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Creamy Penne with Tomatoes
Simple doesn't mean boring! This Creamy Penne with Tomatoes recipe is a quick, easy dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes but loaded with flavor.
👥 5 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- saucepan
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, then cook 1 pound penne pasta al dente, according to package directions (about ⏱️ 10 minutes.) Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
dry penne pasta1 pound
2
In the meantime, in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat, warm 1/3 cup olive oil. Add a 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes including its liquid and simmer for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes. Add in 3 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, ⏱️ 20 seconds.
cup olive oil1/3garlic (, minced)3 clovesgarlic bread (, for serving, optional)
3
Bump up the heat to medium-high and add 1/4 cup dry white wine; cook until reduced by half, 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes.
cup dry white wine1/4
4
Add 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
dried Italian seasoning1 teaspooncoarse salt1 teaspoonteaspoon pepper1/2
5
Reduce the heat to medium again, then add 1/2 cup heavy cream. Stir to combine and simmer at a gentle bubble for about ⏱️ 2 minutes to thicken.
cup heavy cream1/2
6
Stir 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
7
Add the pasta to the cream sauce; toss to thoroughly coat. (If the sauce is too thick, you can add in some of the pasta water.)
8
Serve portions in bowls, garnish with the parsley, and pass some freshly grated Parmesan cheese at the table.
Nutrition Facts
calories
579 kcal
fat Content
26 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
559 mg
protein Content
14 g
cholesterol Content
30 mg
carbohydrate Content
70 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15 g
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