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Creamy 3-Cheese Penne Alfredo (30-Minute Pasta Bowl)

Creamy penne pasta tossed in a rich three-cheese Alfredo sauce—quick, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Penne pasta
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Mozarella cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Romano cheese finely grated
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or light cream

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta until al-dente, about 6-8 minutes, or to the desired tenderness. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy but not browned.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
  4. Pour in the cream and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is smooth and silky.
  6. Stir in the grated cheeses. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 1–2 minutes, until the cheeses are melted and the sauce coats the pasta.
  7. Remove from heat and drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil.
  8. Garnish as desire and serve immediately.!!!!!