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Penne Alfredo Pasta

Penne Alfredo Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 820
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne until just al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
  3. Add drained pasta to the sauce, toss over low heat, adding pasta water as needed to loosen. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

The sauce thickens quickly; serve immediately. If reheating, add a splash of milk or cream and warm gently on the stovetop.