Name: Garlic Penne Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz of penne pasta; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/4 cup of olive oil; 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Garlic Penne Pasta Recipe

Kelcy Polite Modified: February 1, 2024

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How To Make Garlic Penne Pasta

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz of penne pasta
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), sauté for 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic oil mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Toss gently until the cheese is melted and combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy!