Creamy Tomato Penne 🍝

Name: Creamy Tomato Penne
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb penne; 2 cups marinara sauce; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 6 leaves basil

Penne tossed in a velvety pink tomato cream sauce, mild, cozy, and guaranteed to disappear from small plates.

25 min · Beginner · 560 cal · 17g protein · $1.50/serving · Italian

Quick & Easy Vegetarian Comfort Food Budget-Friendly

25minutes

4servings

560calories

17gprotein

$1.50per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

1 lb penne
2 cups marinara sauce
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 leaves basil

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Instructions

1
Boil the penne in salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the minced garlic 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add the marinara and simmer 3 minutes, then stir in the cream and warm gently without boiling.
4
Toss in the penne with a splash of pasta water and half the Parmesan until the sauce clings to every noodle.
5
Season with salt and pepper, then serve topped with torn basil and the remaining Parmesan.