Creamy Penne Pasta

Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• 2 1/4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 3 tablespoons half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon sour cream

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter.
• 3 stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended.
• 4 gradually add the half and half, broth and water.
• 5 bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• 6 remove from heat; stir in cheese and sour cream.
• 7 drain pasta and toss with the sauce.