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Garlic Penne Pasta

A simple and delicious garlic penne pasta recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g penne pasta
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. 3. Add the red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. 4. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic and oil mixture.
  5. 5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Garlic, Pasta
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