Penne With Creamy Garlic Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (1 lb) package penne rigate
• 2 tablespoons butter (i also add 2 tbsp olive oil)
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup chicken or 3/4 cup beef broth
• 3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup light cream
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (i use more)

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, in small saucepan, melt butter; add garlic (i add the extra olive oil now).
• 3 cook over medium heat 1 minute.
• 4 add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• 5 stir in broth and milk or cream.
• 6 cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.
• 7 add parsley, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
• 8 toss hot pasta with sauce; serve immediately.