Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this creamy tomato and basil penne pasta. With a luscious sauce made from canned tomatoes, cream, and a hint of basil, this Italian-inspired dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 300 g penne pasta
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small bunch fresh basil leaves, torn
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Penne Pasta: Boil penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and chili flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper, then add pasta to the sauce. Mix in Parmesan and basil, and serve hot with extra cheese and basil.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
- Add grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms for extra protein.
- This recipe also works well with gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
