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Alfredo with Penne Pasta
This creamy Alfredo with pasta penne is a delicious family dinner you can assemble in 20 minutes! Let me show you how!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 433 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 cup half & half or heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg optional
Instructions
Cook the pasta:
- Cook the penne pasta following the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining it.
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Make the sauce:
- Over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and stir to toast it for about a minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Pour in the half & half (or cream) and milk, stirring constantly. Add the grated cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) and combine. Reduce the heat and continue cooking the Alfredo sauce for about 5 minutes.
Combine:
- Add the cooked pasta to the Alfredo sauce and toss to combine. If your sauce needs a little thinning out, add a little pasta water and stir.
- Serve the pasta with additional parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
532mg
(22%)
Potassium
316mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
377IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
359mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 377IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 359mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.