Creamy Penne Pasta

Step 1

Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.

Step 2

When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it melts, sprinkle the flour in and cook for about 1 minute, stirring fairly often.

Step 3

Add in the garlic, followed by the wine (or broth) and lemon juice. Let it bubble until it's reduced by half (about 30 sec - 1 minute).

Step 4

Whisk in the cream so the flour dissolves completely, then stir in the Italian seasoning. Cook it for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened up to your liking.

Step 5

Stir in the parmesan cheese and take the skillet off the heat. Season with salt & pepper as needed (I am generous with both).

Step 6

Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated (I like to add a tablespoon or so of the pasta water to the sauce prior to draining it, especially if it's become a tad too thick). Garnish with more parmesan and a bit of chopped parsley if you like. Serve immediately.