CREAMY PENNE PASTA

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This pasta recipe is so easy and so good! Wonderful made with crab, shrimp or chicken. You can also use fat free cream cheese if you're watching calories. Serve with grated Parmesan.

Provided by Toni

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, tomato, salt and pepper, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted. (Add meat, if desired, at this time.) Heat through, toss with cooked pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 174.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Mel Mancia
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon.


adnan janie
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ms Sujona akter
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


shameer khanz
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This pasta dish is a great comfort food. It's so creamy and cheesy, and it's always a hit with my family.


Jennifer Chinenye
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the penne was cooked perfectly.


Patty Wheeler
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.


Gandhi Das
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I'm not a big fan of creamy pasta dishes, but this one was actually really good. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly.


DO GOOD HAVE GOOD
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This is the best creamy penne pasta recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Mckenzie
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The creamy penne pasta was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Ximena Castillo
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Safaks Mo
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The creamy penne pasta was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still a good dish.


Haider Mehar143
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This pasta dish is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet so flavorful and satisfying.


Rhodessa Aiono
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy sauce is so rich and flavorful.


Lacey Ridgway
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This is my go-to pasta recipe when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it always turns out great.


Fanando Melissa
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The creamy penne pasta was a delicious and comforting meal. I loved the creamy sauce and the penne was cooked perfectly.


Same Jalal
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of the creamy sauce and the penne.


Callme Datruth
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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