Description
Italian Penne Alfredo (Halal) is a creamy, indulgent pasta dish that transports your taste buds straight to Italy. This delightful recipe features perfectly cooked penne pasta enveloped in a rich sauce made with unsalted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up a luxurious meal that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests—all while adhering to halal dietary guidelines. Serve it alongside a crisp garden salad or warm garlic bread for a complete dining experience that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for about one minute.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet and stir well. Gradually mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, simmering gently for three minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper as needed.
- Toss the cooked penne with the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg