Creamy Tomato and Basil Penne
Penne in a quick, creamy tomato sauce with garlic, basil and parmesan. Ready in 20 minutes.
No reviews yet- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Est. cost
- $8.38
About $2.10 per serve. Costs are estimates in AUD, not live supermarket prices.
Photo by Orkun Orcan on Unsplash
Ingredients
About this recipe
This creamy tomato pasta is a weeknight lifesaver. Tinned tomatoes simmer with garlic while the pasta cooks, then a splash of cream and fresh basil turn it into a silky sauce the whole family will love. Add cooked chicken or spinach for a change.
Method
Step 1
Cook the penne in salted boiling water until al dente.
11 min
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic for 30 seconds, then the tomatoes and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min
Step 3
Stir in the cream and most of the basil. Season.
Step 4
Toss the drained pasta through the sauce and serve with parmesan and the remaining basil.
Cooking tips
Simmer the tomatoes for the full 10 minutes to take away their raw, tinny taste.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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