penne in creamy garlic-cheese sauce
(1 RATING)
Using evaporated milk reduces the fat content in the sauce and adding the vegetables not only is it colorful but also healthy. and quick to prepare.
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 cups small broccoli small florets
- 1 small sweet orange pepper sliced in strips
- 12 - grape tomatoes cut in half
- 2 cups evaporated skimmed milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese,,reduced fat
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups penne. cooked to pkg. directions
How To Make penne in creamy garlic-cheese sauce
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Step 1In large pot of boiling ater cook garlic for 4 minutes until softened..with slotted spoon remove garlic,,mince it and set aside. In same pot of boiling water cook broccoli 3 minutes until bright green and slightly softened..with slotted spoon, remove broccoli from pot and set it aside.
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Step 2In same pot of boiling water cook penne 8 to 10 minutes or until softened. Drain and set penne aside, and discard liquid.
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Step 3In non-stick skillet with wire whisk combine milk and flour blending until flour is dissolved.Cook over medium heat stirring constantly with whisk for about 5 minutes until mixture is bubbling and thickened, stir in the garlic.
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Step 4Reduce heat to low add the cheddar, parmesan,pepper and milk mixture until cheese has melted, stir in broccoli. tomatoes and penne and cook for a few minutes until heated through. happy dining, hope you like this...
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