How To Make Penne Pasta with Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce
Delicious penne pasta with a creamy tomato basil sauce that’s perfect for a quick dinner.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 16 oz of penne pasta
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup of tomato paste
- 1 tsp of dried basil
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent.
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Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Cook for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
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Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta with the sauce.
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Top with fresh basil if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 546kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 44mg
- Sodium : 594mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 81g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 17g
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