Side Dish

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne is for Side Dish.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne takes 15 minutes to cook.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne are:

2C whole wheat penne (6oz)

1 small onion, minced very small
1t garlic, minced
2oz Neufchatel cheese (4tbl)
1/3C unsweetened almond milk
1/4C shredded parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1T dried parsley
1t basil (optional)

Here is how you make Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions.2. Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Spray with olive oil cooking spray. Sautee teh minced onions until they are golden and tender. Add garlic and sautee 2 minutes. If they start to stick or burn, add a splash of water.3. Stir in neufchatel cheese until melted, then add almond milk slowly until a medium/thick sauce is reached. Stir in parmesan and simmer 1-2 minutes or until melted.4. Drain pasta when it is done, place in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the cream sauce over the pasta and toss with the herbs and spices.Serving Size:?Makes 4 1C servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TAMRACLOVEC.

The nutritional information for Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 203.2

• Total Fat: 5.7 g
• Cholesterol: 14.4 mg
• Sodium: 154.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 33.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
• Protein: 8.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne is Vegetarian