Best 7 Quick Penne Alfredo Cheese Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner option that will satisfy your craving for cheesy goodness? If so, then penne alfredo cheese is the perfect dish for you! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can have a delicious pasta meal on the table in no time. Whether you're a beginner cook or an experienced chef, this classic recipe offers a simple but satisfying meal that is sure to become a family favorite. So grab your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

Let's cook with our recipes!

PENNE PARMESAN ALFREDO



Penne Parmesan Alfredo image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, minced
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup hot milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 pound penne pasta
1 (8-ounce) package frozen peas, blanched in salt water
Salt and white pepper

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.

CHICKEN PENNE ALFREDO



Chicken Penne Alfredo image

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

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chicken broth
1 envelope Lipton savory herb with garlic soup mix

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.

QUICK AND EASY ALFREDO SAUCE



Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce image

I experimented with this until I found a quick, cheap, and easy Alfredo sauce combination -- the secret is cream cheese!

Provided by DAWN CARTER

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups milk
6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan and pepper. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. Toss with hot pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 57.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 35.8 g, Sodium 1029.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO PENNE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne Recipe by Tasty image

Nothing spells comfort like Italian food. Steaming bowls of pasta, buttery, roasted garlic bread, and tureens of the most flavorful sauces: it's all right there. Sometimes, you want to bring that comfort into your very own kitchen and, well, we've got just the recipe for you. This easy chicken alfredo penne will have you saying 'mangia!' before you even know it.

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Time 33m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ lb chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
16 oz penne pasta, cooked
¼ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, then add the chicken breast.
  • Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
  • In the same pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften.
  • Add half of the flour to the garlic and butter, stirring until incorporated. Then add the rest of the flour and stir.
  • Pour in the milk a little bit at a time, stirring well in between, until fully incorporated and sauce begins to thicken.
  • Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, and stir well to incorporate.
  • Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, add the chicken and mix well.
  • Add parsley and extra parmesan. Mix well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

QUICK PENNE ALFREDO & CHEESE



Quick Penne Alfredo & Cheese image

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

8 ounces penne or 8 ounces your favorite pasta, cooked al dente
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce (like Bertolli)
8 ounces assorted cheese, like cheddar, Monterey jack, Swiss (or so!)
salt and pepper

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.

BAKED PENNE WITH THREE CHEESES



Baked Penne with Three Cheeses image

I don't believe in serving kids macaroni and cheese every day. It should be treated as an indulgence, because that's what it is. This is my version of the classic macaroni and cheese Xea's grandmother makes. Older kids can easily make this by themselves. Add a big green salad and they can have dinner ready before you get home from work!

Provided by Antonia Lofaso

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 pound penne rigate pasta
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (preferably panko)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare the penne rigate according to the package directions, minus 1 or 2 minutes of cooking time (see Cook's Note). Drain, then pour the pasta into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan.
  • In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the butter on medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until it's dissolved. Add the cream to the saucepan. Add the nutmeg, seasoned salt, and black pepper and whisk the mixture until it's warmed through.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and add the mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir until you have a smooth cheese sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta and top with the breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top turns a golden brown.

QUICK FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



Quick Fettuccine Alfredo image

This simple fettuccine Alfredo recipe combines heavy whipping cream Parmesan and Romano cheese or a creamy, cheesy sauce that'll come together in minutes. -Jo Gray, Park City, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, egg yolks, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a thermometer reads 160° (do not boil). , Drain fettuccine; serve with Alfredo sauce and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908 calories, Fat 73g fat (45g saturated fat), Cholesterol 339mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer Alfredo sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for a warm, nutty flavor.
  • If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as Asiago or Romano.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use freshly grated cheese.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought Alfredo sauce.
  • To make the dish vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • To make the dish gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy penne Alfredo recipe is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, cheesy pasta dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this penne Alfredo a try.

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