Alfredo with Penne Pasta (Easy Recipe)

 Ingredients

• 16 oz penne pasta
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream, or half and half
• 1 cup whole milk, or more cream
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon group pepper
• *Broccoli for roasting
• *Protein like grilled chicken

Cook the penne pasta following the package instructions. **Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining it. 

Over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and stir to toast it for about a minute, ensuring it doesn't burn.

Pour in the half and half (or cream) and milk, stirring constantly. Add the grated cheese, salt and pepper and combine. Reduce the heat and continue cooking the Alfredo sauce for about 5 minutes. 

Add the cooked pasta to the Alfredo sauce and toss to combine. If you like it more saucy, add some of the reserved pasta water (make sure it's hot) and stir. Add cooked broccoli and grilled chicken.

Serve topped with additional parmesan cheese. Enjoy!