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Sun-Kissed Tomato Penne

Dive into the heart of Italy with this vegetarian feast, featuring penne pasta luxuriously enveloped in a rich, homemade tomato sauce. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and aromatic basil leaves embellish the dish for a sensorial delight.
4
55 min
TOTAL TIME
536
CALORIES
$2.19
PER SERVING
Sun-Kissed Tomato Penne
Ingredients
PASTA
6 SERVINGS
Penne Pasta
16 oz penne pasta
TOMATO SAUCE
Salt
1 tsp salt
Garlic
4 cloves garlic
minced
Onion
1/4 cup onion
finely grated
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Sugar
1/2 tsp sugar
Canned San Marzano Tomatoes
56 oz canned san marzano tomatoes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
GARNISH
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
freshly grated
Fresh Basil
1/4 cup fresh basil
finely chopped
Directions
PASTA
15 min
PREP TIME
40 min
COOK TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Boil penne pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
TOMATO SAUCE
2
In a large saucepan, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the grated onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the salt, pepper, and canned San Marzano tomatoes to the saucepan. Use a potato masher to break down the tomatoes into small chunks. Add sugar, stir well and simmer for about 30 minutes.
ASSEMBLY
4
Combine the cooked penne with the simmered tomato sauce, tossing until the pasta is completely coated with the sauce. If needed, add a bit of reserved pasta water to thin the sauce.
GARNISH
5
Serve the pasta warm, topped with a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil and a generous dusting of grated Parmesan cheese.
Health Info
Macros
69g
CARBS
20g
FAT
20g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT