Penne Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion. The key to a great penne Alfredo is in the sauce, which is made with a combination of butter, cream, Parmesan cheese, and spices. The sauce should be creamy and rich, but not too heavy. It should coat the pasta perfectly, creating a delicious and satisfying dish that will have you coming back for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TUNA ALFREDO WITH PENNE PASTA
This family invention is a favorite. It's quick, easy and only requires three core ingredients. The entire family loves this meal and always come running when they know this is being served. Serve with broccoli or fresh salad and garlic bread on side.
Provided by Angel Mom
Time 26m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta; return to pot.
- Place tuna in a skillet over low heat; season with onion powder and salt. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir tuna into cooked pasta. Add Alfredo sauce; stir until combined. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 109.4 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 62 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 1443.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CHICKEN PENNE ALFREDO
Cream cheese just might steal the show here. Combined with chicken, penne pasta, veggies and savory seasoning, it makes for a silky feast. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions in a Dutch oven, adding the vegetables during the last 6 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, cook chicken in butter in a large skillet until no longer pink. Add the cheeses, broth and soup mix; cook and stir until cheeses are melted. Drain pasta and vegetables; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 999mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
PENNE PARMESAN ALFREDO
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to boil for the pasta.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan which will be large enough to accommodate the pound of cooked pasta, and saute onion until it becomes translucent. Mix in the flour to make a roux. Gradually add milk and allow thickening over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in Parmesan. Immediately cover surface of sauce with a sheet of plastic wrap and set aside briefly.
- Boil the pasta until al dente and drain. Add the cooked pasta and the blanched peas to the pan containing the sauce and fold to coat pasta. Season with salt and pepper, as needed.
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS PENNE ALFREDO
Penne pasta served with hot Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions in a creamy Alfredo sauce. This is a recipe that I created on the fly. Ingredient measurements are "best guess" because I pretty much just threw everything in to taste. Feel free to adjust to your taste and enjoy!
Provided by Foonaka
Categories Penne
Time 25m
Yield 1 batch, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slice sausage into 3/4 inch slices.
- Cut onions and peppers in to thin strips (julienne slices).
- Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic or measure out 1 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic.
- Chop basil into small strips (about 1 inch in length).
- Prepare pasta based on packaged instructions.
- Fry sausage in oil over medium-high heat until all pieces have turned brown.
- Add peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry with sausage for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
- Dust the mixture with 2 Tbsp of flour (this step is optional, and will create a thicker sauce) and stir for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and stir mixture for about 30 seconds.
- Turn heat down to medium-low and add cream. Stir to combine.
- Slowly bring cream to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted into mixture.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 913.9, Fat 59.2, SaturatedFat 28.6, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 1156, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 27.7
PENNE ALFREDO WITH VEGETABLES
Family loves this low fat recipe. You can use regular penne or ziti pasta if desired.
Provided by Karen
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Melt butter in another skillet over medium heat; cook and stir flour in melted butter until lightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually whisk half-and-half and milk into flour mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning into cream sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes, spinach, and onion mixture; simmer until heated through.
- Pour vegetable sauce over pasta and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.4 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 743.2 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
HAM AND PENNE ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI
Make and share this Ham and Penne Alfredo With Broccoli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook penne pasta in boiling water according to package directions. During the last 5 minutes of boiling, add the raw broccoli flowerets; drain.
- Place cubed ham into empty hot pot; pour cooked penne/broccoli mixture over top and gently toss together.
- While penne is cooking -- melt butter in a medium saucepan over med-low heat; add minced onion and saute until onions are translucent. Do not burn or brown.
- Keep heat on med-low and add half and half, milk, parmesan, salt, white pepper and garlic powder. Stir frequently until heated through, cheese is melted and smooth.
- Pour sauce over cooked penne mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Serve.
SALMON WITH PENNE PASTA ALFREDO
This recipe was inspired after I ordered the delicious Salmon at Hard Rock Cafe. I was so impressed that I created a recipe of my own!
Provided by xplorer7
Categories Penne
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Garlic Butter (steps 1 - 6):.
- Completely soften 1/2 cup of butter (1 stick).
- Melt butter and olive oil in a small saucepan.
- Sauté minced garlic approximately three minutes until just cooked.
- Combine garlic/butter mixture with the rest of the garlic butter ingredients.
- Refrigerate while salmon in prepared, so that butter is somewhat soft but still holds its shape.
- Fettuccine Sauce: (steps 7 - 10):.
- Melt butter in saucepan and add cream and egg yolk, well beaten.
- Heat, stirring until well thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Main recipe: (steps 11 - 19):.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake salmon until done (allow approx 20 minutes). Alternatively, salmon may be grilled if you prefer.
- Boil penne pasta per package instructions or to desired doneness.
- Add washed spinach to the pasta during the last minute of cooking.
- Pour Alfredo sauce over drained pasta and spinach, toss to coat.
- Top pasta with diced tomatoes.
- Top each serving with a salmon fillet.
- Top each salmon fillet with a dollop of garlic butter.
VEGGIE PENNE ALFREDO
This is a delightfully easy and creamy dish that tickles the palate. It combines fresh, nutritious, and easy-to-find vegetables like sugar snap peas and special seasonings with whole wheat pasta and a simple, but tasty sauce. Enjoy! Garnish with a little extra Parmesan cheese and a sprig of fresh dill weed if you like for presentation.
Provided by pipster
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a nonstick wok. Add garlic and saute for 15 seconds. Add zucchini, squash, snap peas, dill, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Saute, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes. Stir cooked pasta into veggie mixture.
- Bring heavy cream to a light boil over medium-high heat in a saucepan. Add Parmesan cheese once cream begins to thicken (usually right after it begins to boil); stir constantly just until cheese has melted, making sure not to overcook as it will be lumpy. Stir sauce into veggie-pasta mixture to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 173.2 mg, Fat 55.5 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 30.7 g, Sodium 952.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
PENNE ALFREDO WITH KALE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a separate large pot over medium-high heat. Add the kale and cook, stirring, until wilted and the liquid evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes; remove to a bowl. Add the heavy cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add the pasta, reserved cooking water and parmesan to the sauce and stir until creamy. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the kale. Divide among bowls and season with pepper.
QUICK PENNE ALFREDO & CHEESE
Yeah! I know how to make "real" mac & cheese. But this is so good and simple that I can't justify the work. I hope you try this and put your own spin on it. You could add broccoli, ham or a host of other goodies!
Provided by AllThingsCooking
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the hot pasta, Alfredo sauce, cheese (reserve a little to sprinkle on top) and heat gently over low heat or bake at 375 until bubbly!
- Feel free to add any of the following: grilled chicken, broccoli, cubed ham, roasted veggies, bread crumb topping, shrimp--hatever you like!
- Enjoy.
EASY ALFREDO PENNE
Make and share this Easy Alfredo Penne recipe from Food.com.
Provided by sofaspud
Categories Penne
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook penne according to package directions, until al dante.
- Heat peas.
- Heat alfredo sauce.
- Fry the bacon until crisp and crumble.
- Boil water and soak tomatoes in 1 cup of water for 2 minutes or until soft.
- Chop tomatoes into small pieces (it is easier if you cut them with kitchen shears).
- Add all ingredients together and serve.
PENNE PASTA WITH PUMPKIN ALFREDO SAUCE
Steps:
- In a large skillet or wok cook the garlic, onion, bell pepper in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened. add the tomato, salt, pepper,oregano, parsley and cloves- stir. Add the pumpkin cubes and let simmer on low heat until pumpkin starts to soften. Slowly add 1/2 c of the broth and return to moderate heat. stirring occasionally, approx. 10min. FOR THE CHICKEN: Wash chicken in water with lemon juice and garlic salt. Pat dry. Cube chicken breast. In a separate frying pan, add your EVOO, (once pan is hot) and poultry seasoning. Stir. Add mushrooms once celery is translucent. On moderate heat add chicken cubes and stir, to coat chicken with seasoning. Squeeze lime over and stir. While the pumpkin mixture is simmering, spoon chicken, mushrooms and celery to it and add the remaining broth, cover and cook on low, occasionally stirring. To a saucepan add alfredo sauce and simmer. Pasta: In large pasta pot bring water, salt and oil to a boil. Add penne and let cook until it is al dente. Drain the penne well. Add the pasta to the alfredo sauce, covering pasta with alfredo. Pumpkin chicken mixture is done when pumpkin is easily picked up with fork, (will be orange/brown in color, there should still be a little sauce left). Divide the pasta between plates and top with the pumpkin/chicken sauce serve it with the Parmesan.I didn't add the pasta to the pumpkin/chicken mixture but it tasted good when mixed together.
CHICKEN-ALFREDO BAKED PENNE RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by jab120638
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 24 Dinners Smart Moms Make Only 5 ingredients make for a great penne recipe with creamy and delicious Alfredo sauce, chunks of chicken and frozen broccoli. *Email Address Separate email addresses with commas *Your Email Address Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. In 10- to 12-inch nonstick sauté pan or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 lb uncooked chicken tenders (not breaded), cut into chunks; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add chicken to drained pasta. Add 1 bag (12 oz) thawed Green Giant™ Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen broccoli cuts; toss until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Pour 2 jars (16 oz each) Alfredo sauce over top; stir. Pour mixture into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) ceramic or glass baking dish; spread evenly. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) evenly over top. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. In 10- to 12-inch nonstick sauté pan or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 lb uncooked chicken tenders (not breaded), cut into chunks; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add chicken to drained pasta. Add 1 bag (12 oz) thawed Green Giant™ Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen broccoli cuts; toss until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Pour 2 jars (16 oz each) Alfredo sauce over top; stir. Pour mixture into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) ceramic or glass baking dish; spread evenly. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) evenly over top. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly. Wheaties
PENNE ALFREDO WITH PEAS, PROSCIUTTO AND CRAB
Steps:
- 1. Boil water for pasta. Cook penne 2. Start to brown prosciutto in olive oil and thyme leaves on medium heat 3. Add alfredo sauce to thyme and prosciutto and turn heat to low 4. Add crab meat and peas. (If peas a frozen, microwave or run under hot water until semi-soft) 5. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add sauce, stir, and serve!
CHICKEN PENNE ALFREDO
Pasta is my FAVORITE food :D If it was all I could eat for the rest of my life (granted that I would be able to make different kinds) I would be ok with that ha ha ha Hope everyone enjoys this recipe Recipe came from boss and sauce recipe came from my aunt
Provided by Stacy Wood
Categories Pasta
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Take Marinade ingredients and combine together ( Red Wine Vinegar, garlic, black pepper, evoo) Brush entire Marinade onto thawed chicken breasts, once finished, wrap chicken breasts in saran wrap and let marinade soak in for 30-45 minutes Cook Chicken according to package directions.
- 2. Cook Penne noodles according to box directions. Cook broccoli according to package directions Take all alfredo sauce ingredients and place into medium sauce pan. 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup butter, 1 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon chardonnay, 1 clove garlic-chopped and cook on low-medium heat until cheese is melted and contents are warmed thoroughly (constantly stirring so NOT to burn cheese too bottom of sauce pan) Take 1/2 ring onion and saute in small frying pan with evoo and brown sugar until carmelized (browned thoroughly)
- 3. Cut up cooked chicken into strips, pour alfredo sauce onto penne noodles add chicken strips and serve on plate or in a bowl and garnish with chopped tomatoes, onions and broccoli ENJOY!!!!
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your Alfredo sauce will be. Look for fresh Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and butter.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold the sauce well.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta, but not so thick that it's clumpy. If the sauce is too thin, add a little more Parmesan cheese or butter. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk or cream.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
- Serve the pasta immediately: Alfredo sauce is best served immediately after it's made. If you need to make the sauce ahead of time, keep it warm in a slow cooker or over a low heat on the stovetop.
Conclusion:
Penne Alfredo is a classic pasta dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious Alfredo sauce that will coat the pasta perfectly. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Penne Alfredo a try!
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