Description
A heartwarming and creamy pasta dish made with penne, fresh basil, and garlic, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- Penne Pasta (12 ounces)
- Fresh Basil (1 cup, packed)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Butter (2 tablespoons)
- Chicken or Vegetable Broth (4 cups)
- Heavy Cream (1 cup)
- Parmesan Cheese (1 cup, grated)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Mince garlic and chop basil.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat, then add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Cook the Penne: Add penne and broth; bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Add the Cream: Lower the heat and incorporate heavy cream until the sauce thickens.
- Incorporate Cheese and Basil: Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil until melted.
- Season to Taste: Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve Immediately: Dish out the pasta and top with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or protein for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, basil, quick meal, family dinner