Easy Creamy Garlic Penne (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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8 oz penne pasta
→ Sauce Base
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ Sauce Liquids & Seasonings
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¾ cup chicken broth
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¾ cup milk
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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½ cup Parmesan cheese, divided
# Instructions:
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Cook and drain pasta. Add a teaspoon of oil to keep it from sticking.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the garlic for about a minute.
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Mix in the flour and cook it for another minute.
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Whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Add in the red pepper flakes, half of the parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
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To the sauce, add the cooked pasta and the rest of the parmesan cheese. Serve while hot.
# Notes:
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Can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
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Add protein or vegetables for a more substantial meal.