Description
Penne Pomodoro is a simple yet comforting Italian classic that combines penne pasta with a rich tomato sauce made from cherry and canned San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil. Finished with Parmesan cheese, it’s the perfect quick dish for any night of the week.
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they blister. Add the canned tomatoes, crushing them with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Simmer the sauce for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pasta water as needed for consistency.
5. Add cooked penne to the sauce and toss to coat. Stir in fresh basil.
6. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan and extra basil if desired.
Notes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: pasta, penne pomodoro, vegetarian, quick dinner
Diet: Vegetarian
Serving size: 1 plate
Calories: 410
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated fat: 3g
Unsaturated fat: 8g
Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 13g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: pasta, penne pomodoro, vegetarian, quick dinner