Quick And Easy Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

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.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt to make it super salty.

Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions minus one minute.

In a skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.

Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook for one minute.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

Slowly add 1 cup of milk while stirring continuously.

Add 1 chicken bouillon cube and 1 cup of reserved pasta water, stirring until the sauce thickens.

Once the sauce reaches the desired thickness, add 0.5 to 0.75 cup of shredded parmesan cheese and stir until melted.

Add 2 teaspoons of parsley, 1.5 teaspoons of black pepper, and salt to taste, mixing well.

Strain the pasta and return it to the pot, then pour the sauce over the pasta and mix until well combined.

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