Creamy Parmesan Pasta Recipe

We love this delicious creamy pasta salad. It's the perfect side dish to compliment any meal.

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 12

Total Time 20

Ingredients

16 ounces rigatoni pasta, 1 package
3 Tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons minced garlic
3 Tablespoons flour
¾ cup whipping cream
1 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper, to taste
1½ cups fresh shredded parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons dried parsley

Equipment

Instructions

Cook pasta in a stock pot according to package directions.
In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
Add in minced garlic and flour. Cook and whisk until it's combined and starts to thicken.
Add in cream, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens up. Reduce the heat to low and stir constantly as it thickens.
Remove pan from heat and add in the Parmesan cheese and parsley. The cheese will begin to melt, so stir until all combined well.
Drain the cooked pasta. Add the cheese mixture to the hot pasta.
Stir until mixed together well.
Sprinkle with additional cheese and parsley for serving.

Notes

You can use any type of pasta you have on hand for this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 559 kcal · Carbohydrates: 62 g · Protein: 21 g · Fat: 25 g · Saturated Fat: 15 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 78 mg · Sodium: 592 mg · Potassium: 267 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 830 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 320 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Side Dish