CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA |white sauce pasta recipe | pasta recipe in white sauce

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

Season with black pepper, salt, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen it.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped parsley for freshness.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan and parsley.

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