Best 10 Penne Pasta With An Herbed Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony with our delectable penne pasta, artfully coated in a creamy, herb-infused sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. This dish, a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and aromas, promises an unforgettable dining experience. Embark on a journey of culinary discovery as we present a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

From the classic Alfredo sauce, with its rich, cheesy goodness, to the zesty Arrabiata, infused with the fiery heat of chili peppers, our collection offers a diverse range of culinary adventures. For those seeking a lighter touch, the Primavera sauce, bursting with crisp vegetables and a hint of garlic, will delight your palate. And for a taste of coastal Italy, the Frutti di Mare sauce, featuring an orchestra of succulent seafood, will transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS



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Tiny, white button mushrooms make a delicious, simple sauce for pasta. Try them with penne or large shells.

Provided by pigmrtn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic and mushrooms until mushrooms are tender. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in the butter.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta and the mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 104.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup white wine
1/3 cup clam juice
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and set aside.
  • Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine, clam juice, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining herbs. Toss together until all ingredients are coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.

PASTA AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces spaghetti, fettuccine or linguine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or to taste)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water add the spaghetti and cook until it is al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet set over moderately low heat, melt the butter, add the rosemary and cook it, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. As soon as the pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the pan. Add the cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Toss to coat and let reduce 1 to 2 minutes, gently stirring, or until lightly thickened. Add Parmesan to taste, toss to combine and transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley.

PASTA WITH CREAMY HERB SAUCE



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This cozy pasta is the perfect place to use up any hard-stem herbs like sage, thyme or rosemary that are languishing in your fridge. Add the herbs and a cinnamon stick to a pot of heavy cream. As they bubble together, the cream takes on a surprising but subtle herbaceousness. Use it to sauce pasta noodles and winter greens. If you don't have the herbs listed, leave them out or swap in marjoram or bay leaves, or even dried chile, lemon peel, garlic, shallot or leeks. The method of infusing cream with flavorings, then using it to sauce pasta, is open to adaptation. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter .

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 sage leaves
3 sprigs thyme or oregano
1 small rosemary sprig
1 cinnamon stick (or a grating of nutmeg)
Black pepper
1 pound linguine, fettuccine or another long noodle
1 bunch dark leafy greens, such as kale, mustard greens, broccoli rabe or mature spinach, stems removed and cut or torn into 2- to 3-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sage, thyme, rosemary, cinnamon and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium and cook until the cream has thickened slightly and is reduced to about 1 cup, 12 to 15 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer. Remove from heat until the pasta's ready.
  • When the cream is at the halfway point, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until a minute or 2 shy of al dente. About 3 minutes before draining the pasta, add the greens to the water. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and greens with a colander and return to the pot.
  • Place the just-used colander over the pot of pasta, then strain the infused cream through the colander into the noodles. (Discard or compost the herbs and cinnamon stick.) Add the 1/2 cup pasta water to the pasta, set over medium-high heat, and cook, tossing, until the sauce glosses the noodles, 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

CREAMY MUSHROOM PENNE



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A very easy, yet elegant, dish to make any night of the week. Mushrooms bathed in butter with just the right touch of seasonings. Add some wonderful sauce and this will become a new favorite!

Provided by LaDonna Langwell

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium shallot, minced
3 small garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 ounce) package brown mushrooms, stems removed and thickly sliced
½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, optional
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • At the same time, melt butter in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add shallots; stir and cook for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle mushrooms with flour and stir to coat. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle some rosemary and thyme into your hand and crush herbs to release the oil. Add them to the pot on top of the mushrooms and stir. Add a grind of salt and pepper. Stir and taste.
  • Pour heavy cream into the simmering pot and stir to combine. Let it cook and bubble up for a few moments, then mix in cream cheese and stir until cream cheese has melted. Taste. Remove pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese if the mixture needs a little more salt.
  • Stir sauce again and add pasta. Stir. Turn out mixture into a large, wide-rimmed bowl. Sprinkle parsley on top. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 164.4 mg, Fat 52 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 31.8 g, Sodium 889 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

PENNE WITH TOMATO HERB CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Penne with Tomato Herb Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lucy k.

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups penne
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in oil.
  • Add tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, salt.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta.
  • Stir cream into sauce and heat through.

PASTA WITH CREAM SAUCE



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This beautiful pasta is well coated with a delicious garlic-cream sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main dish. -Amy Sauser, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 small red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 8 minutes or until reduced by about half. Stir in cream. , Cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes longer or until sauce is reduced to 1-1/4 cups. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PENNE WITH CREAMY PUMPKIN SAUCE



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Canned pumpkin puree isn't only good for pie; here, it becomes a creamy sauce for penne, topped with deliciously crunchy fried rosemary.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces penne rigate (ridged), or other short pasta
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 2 cups pasta water; drain pasta and set aside.
  • In pasta pot, heat oil over medium. Add rosemary and fry, stirring, until starting to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer rosemaryto a paper towel, leaving oil in pot.
  • Carefully (oil is hot and will spatter) add pumpkin puree, garlic, half-and-half, Parmesan, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, and 1 cup reserved pasta water to pot. Stir sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add pasta to sauce, and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water. Season generously with salt. Serve pasta sprinkled with fried rosemary and, if desired, more red-pepper flakes.

TOMATO BASIL PENNE PASTA



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A Mediterranean-style family staple.

Provided by Elisa Stamm

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1 tablespoon basil oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat basil and olive oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil until soft. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pepperjack, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. When cheese begins to melt, mix in cooked penne pasta. Season with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 461.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

PENNE PASTA WITH AN HERBED CREAM SAUCE



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A simple and easy pasta dish. Add some mushrooms, peas, shredded carrots, and cubed (cooked) chicken for a complete meal.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 7m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces penne pasta (cooked to al dente)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon rosemary, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the rosemary and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add Penne pasta, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Toss to coat and let reduce 2-3 minutes, gently stirring, or until lightly thickened.
  • Add Parmesan to taste, tossing to combine and heat through. Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with parsley.

Tips:

  • Fresh Herbs: Use fresh herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary for a more flavorful sauce. Dry herbs can also be used, but they will not provide as much flavor.
  • Heavy Cream: Use full-fat heavy cream for a rich and creamy sauce. If you are looking for a lighter sauce, you can use half-and-half or even milk, but the sauce will not be as thick and creamy.
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese: Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor. Pre-grated Parmesan cheese can be used, but it will not have as much flavor.
  • Cook the Pasta Al Dente: Cook the pasta al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help the pasta hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy when it is added to the sauce.
  • Season the Sauce: Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
  • Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Garnish the pasta with fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme before serving for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Penne pasta with an herbed cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy sauce is flavorful and rich, and the herbs add a bright and fresh flavor. This pasta dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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