Creamy Garlic and Herb Penne

Name: Creamy Garlic and Herb Penne
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 5 oz garlic and herb cheese spread; 1/4 C grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 lb tomatoes, coarsely chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 12 oz penne pasta; 1/4 C fresh chives, chopped; 1/4 C fresh parsley, chopped; Optional: cooked chicken, chopped; 1/4 C hot pasta water

3 steps

Prep:5minCook:10min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:49:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories468 kcal (23%)

Total Fat14.4 g (21%)

Carbs69.1 g (27%)

Sugars5.1 g (6%)

Protein16.8 g (34%)

Sodium435.5 mg (22%)

Fiber3.8 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

5 ozgarlic and herb cheese spread

¼ cgrated parmesan cheese

0.5 lbtomatoes

0.25 Cfresh chives

Optional, cooked, chopped

0.25 Cpasta water

hot

Instructions

Step 1

Combine cheese spread, parmesan, tomatoes, salt and pepper in a large bowl; set aside to warm to room temperature.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/4 C hot pasta water. Immediately add pasta to cheese mixture; sprinkle with herbs. Stir gently, adding 1-2 T reserved water to desired consistency.

Step 3

If using chicken, add and stir.