One Pot Creamy Penne Alfredo with Spicy Arugula
A classic pasta recipe updated with a one pot cooking method and a rich and creamy sauce!
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot set over medium heat, melt together the butter, garlic, oregano, basil, onion powder, and a pinch of red pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt and the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Do not drain the water. Stir in the milk, cream, and cream cheese and cook until the cream cheese has melted and the pasta is al dente, about 4-5 minutes more.2. Stir in the parmesan until melted and creamy. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.3. To make the arugula, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, and a pinch each of red pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the arugula and mixed herbs, toss to coat. 4. Spoon the pasta into bowls and top with arugula and extra parmesan. Enjoy!
Nutrition per serving
447kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$8103.00
$8103.00
Per Serving
$1351.00/serving
$1351.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$16206.00 vs buying!
~$16206.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (89% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| salted butter | 3 tbsp | $49.00 |
| garlic | 3 cloves | $593.00 |
| dried oregano | 2 tsp | $60.00 |
| dried basil | 2 tsp | $190.00 |
| onion powder | 1 tsp | $7.00 |
| red pepper flakes | - | - |
| penne pasta | 1 lb | $39.00 |
| kosher salt and black pepper | - | - |
| whole milk or canned coconut milk | 1 cup | $12.00 |
| heavy cream or canned coconut milk | 0.5 cup | $6.00 |
| cream cheese | 2 oz | $84.00 |
| grated Parmesan cheese | 0.5 cups | $132.00 |
| chopped fresh parsley | 3 tbsp | $89.00 |
| extra virgin olive oil | 1 tbsp | $34.00 |
| juice from 1 lemon | 1 l | $5882.00 |
| shallot | 0.5 | $499.00 |
| baby arugula | 2 cups | $323.00 |
| mixed fresh herbs | 0.5 cup | $104.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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