Description
This creamy tomato basil penne is a delightful dish that combines the richness of heavy cream with the fresh flavors of basil and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- ½ cup fresh basil (roughly chopped)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne until al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring continuously.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until the sauce is smooth.
- Let it gently simmer for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated. Stir in the fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, topped with additional Parmesan. Garnish with more fresh basil. Enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding red pepper flakes when cooking the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg