Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

This recipe is so garlicky and so creamy and sooooo easy to make. I got home from work, was incredibly tired and just wanted a filling meal. This one worked perfectly because it really didn't take much more than 15 minutes and tasted wonderfully. Next time, I might try adding some frozen peas and sliced mushrooms, but the recipe is great as is.

I had never tried making a creamy pasta anything, but this was GREAT! I added some stir-fry sliced chicken sauteed in garlic and my husband wanted to know when I'd be making it again. Thanks!

Just like the recipe title, this is creamy and garlicky... yum! I used chicken broth where there was an option and thought it tasted wonderful. This is quick, easy, and a great dish to make during the busy work week.

Great recipe, definitely 5 star. If you are using 1 pound of pasta, I agree with so many of the other reviews-double the sauce! I doubled it, but only used 3 tablespoons of flour, otherwise it gets too thick. I was worried it looked thin in the saucepan, but when I tossed it with the penne it coated the noodles beautifully and the pasta soaks up that sauce! My family loved it and my 7 yr old son gave it one of his "Favorite Recipe" stickers- LOL. It is as easy to make as the boxed mixes, but tastes so much better.I did use fresh parsley and added in some spices as suggested by others: crushed red pepper flakes (a pinch), 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. I think the Italian seasoning gave it the spark it needed. I served it with Crispy Balsamic Baked Chicken Breasts (from this site , another favorite) and a vegetable blend of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and yellow squash. What a keeper, thanks so much!

I added fresh mushrooms to make a main course. Very good!