Seared Penne and Cheeses

Penne pasta is named after the Italian word ‘penna’, which means ‘quill’ or ‘feather’, due to its shape resembling a quill pen.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Seared Penne and Cheeses

Cooking Method: Boiling, Searing Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 350 gram Penne Pasta
• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 10 leaves Fresh Basil

Instructions

1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pasta is heated through.
9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.