This easy, one-pot creamy garlic penne pasta is perfect for weeknights, made with simple pantry ingredients and finished in under 30 minutes.

Scale

12 oz penne pasta

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 small onion, diced

1½ cups vegetable broth

1½ cups unsweetened oat milk

1 teaspoon chili flakes

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup grated mozzarella (or dairy-free alternative)

½ cup baby spinach

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat.

Add garlic and onion, sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in broth and oat milk, then add pasta.

Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce to simmer.

Cook for 11–12 minutes until pasta is soft and liquid is creamy.

Season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

Stir in cheese until melted.

Add spinach until wilted. Serve immediately.

Use gluten-free penne for allergy-friendly version.

Add in mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra umami.

Keywords: easy pasta recipes, one pot penne, creamy garlic pasta, fast dinner pasta