Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne pasta, (whole wheat recommended) cooked as directed, drained and kept hot
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup reduced sodium broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Ground pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta, drain, set aside and keep warm.

Combine oil and garlic in medium sauce pan over medium heat; cook for 1 minute.

Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Stir in broth and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.

Add parsley, salt, pepper and cheese; stir until cheese is melted.

Toss hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately.

Makes 16 servings

Nutritional Details

Per serving (1/2 cup)

Calories: 132

Fat: 3 gm

Saturated Fat: 0.6 gm

Carbohydrates: 22 gm

Sodium: 136 mg

Fiber: 1 gm