Creamy Penne Pasta – Easy Recipes for Quick Comfort
This creamy penne pasta is a weeknight favorite! A true go-to for easy recipes that deliver cozy, delicious results in minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and chopped onion until softened.
- Add the peas and cook for 2–3 minutes, then add the reserved pasta water and stir in the cream cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the cooked penne pasta and stir until well coated.
- Serve warm, topped with fresh basil leaves.