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4.6 from 33 votes

Garlic and Herb Penne Pasta

Quick, Easy, Delicious Pasta Dinner Ready in 20 Minutes! Loaded with Garlic, Tomato and Cheese!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 876 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups penne pasta uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 1 small tomato diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning I like to use a fresh mix of oregano, parsley, basil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

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  1. Prepare pasta as per instructions on the box in a large pot of salty water. Drain pasta.
  2. While pasta is boiling, heat olive oil, and add in onion, and tomato and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until onions are translucent.
  3. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and lower heat to medium low, mixing together for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the flour, stir into the ingredients, and cook for one minute. Stir in the milk, whisking will stirring in so it doesn't clump, and the Italian seasonings and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and stir occasionally for about 3-4 more minutes. This will allow the sauce to thicken. If it's too thick, add more milk. If it isn't thick enough, add a little bit more flour.
  6. Add the hot, drained pasta and the mozzarella cheese and stir until it's all mixed together.
  7. Remove from the heat so that it doesn't become too thick, and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 876kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 106g (35%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 441mg (18%) Potassium 738mg (21%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 1185IU (24%) Vitamin C 11.9mg (13%) Calcium 534mg (53%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 876

% Daily Value*

Calories 876kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 106g 35%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 441mg 18%
Potassium 738mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 1185IU 24%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 13%
Calcium 534mg 53%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.