Unbelievably Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta Sans the Cream

Start the New Year right with this delicious white sauce pasta recipe. It’s so creamy that your guests won’t believe you when you tell them that this garlic penne has no cream in it. The silky smooth sauce owes its creaminess to the flour that’s cooked over medium heat in butter. This combination is also called a roux and is used in cooking to add flavor and make sauces thicker. In this creamy recipe, this roux is made with Knorr Chicken Cube for an extra layer of flavor and is finished with milk to create an indulgent sauce that will leave you wanting for more. Easy, budget-friendly, and delicious, this garlic penne pasta will be the star of your New Year’s Eve dinner!

Tips

Mix and cook the butter and flour combination until it’s brown in color for a richer and more deeply-flavored sauce.

30 min.
4 People
Easy

Ingredients

Creamy Penne Pasta:

400 gram penne
2 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup garlic, thinly sliced
1 pc Knorr Chicken Cube
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup pasta water
1 cup full cream milk
1/2 cup quick melt cheese, grated
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
pinch ground black pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley

For Topping:

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Cooking Method

Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta, making sure to set aside 1 cup of the pasta water along with the pasta.
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add oil and butter.
Add garlic into the pan and sauté until soft.
Crumble Knorr Chicken Cube and add into the pan. Add flour and mix well until the cube is dissolved. You can use a whisk to make this easier.
Add pasta water and full cream milk. Whisk and reduce heat to low.
Add quick melt cheese and ½ cup of the grated parmesan cheese, pepper, and parsley. Stir until the cheese melts.
Toss in penne pasta and mix until combined.
Take off the heat and served topped with more grated parmesan cheese, if using.

The best pasta sauces are not only delicious but versatile too! Feel free to use this recipe as written or get creative. Switch up the cheeses, add some mushrooms, or the juice of a lemon to change up the sauce according to your preference. With this creamy base, the possibilities of delicious creamy pastas are endless.