White Sauce Penne Pasta

This super simple and delicious white sauce penne pasta recipe is packed with flavor. This dish is perfect by itself or you can add chicken too!

• 1 (16-ounce) package (about 4 cups) penne
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• garlic salt with parsley flakes or salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or additional Parmesan cheese optional