Garlic Penne Pasta Recipe
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Garlic Penne Pasta

By: Taliesen 
"This recipe is so easy to make, tastes great and is a big hit at dinner time. It's even a hit as leftovers! It uses simple ingredients that you always have on hand and you can replace the penne with any pasta you want."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (69)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley for about 1 minute. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta, along with remaining olive oil. Top with Parmesan.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 276 | Total Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by MOLLE888   view full review
I'm not so sure how good this recipe would be if you followed the instructions to a tee,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by griller3   view full review
This could be a 5 star dish with anyones own ideals, First I would not and did not use the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2004 by LOVEISTHERE   view full review
Not bad! The whole box of penne pasta ended up being a bit too much. Also, had to use several...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2003 by Veronica   view full review
Great side dish. I served mine with grilled herb chicken and steamed broccoli. I used whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by chicklet   view full review
This was good but a little bland and dry. I used fresh grape tomatoes which I think is better...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by cynnabanh   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly how it states and it turned out well. The red pepper flakes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by MARCELH   view full review
I really like this one, the garlic gets nice and hot if you have leftovers the next day. Its...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A very familiar, "everyday" dish for me - couldn't live without it! But I've never tried it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2011 by *~Lissa~* Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Was lacking as is; I felt it needed more oomph. I will make again, but I will add butter,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2007 by Beth B.   view full review
Thought it tasted good; my husband thought it was a little dry though. It was super easy to...

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