2.7 from 9 votes
Penne Napoletana
Penne Napoletana, a quick & flavorful Italian pasta dish. Easy recipe using garlic, olives, & basil. Perfect weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 1822 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup kalamata olives (or any other olives)
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for the pasta water)
- ½ cup parmesan (grated)
- 8 oz penne pasta (or fusilli or other short pasta)
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese (per serving, for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions, usually about 10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain. Set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large sauté or fry pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper and sauté until just fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Next, add the kalamata olives, tomato, basil leaves, salt, and Parmesan. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes while the pasta is boiling.
- Lastly, add the cooked penne and reserved pasta water to the pan and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce is thickened and sticking to the pasta. Serve with a few dollops of ricotta cheese.
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Notes
- Add up to an entire head of garlic for more flavor!
Nutrition Information
Calories
1822kcal
(91%)
Carbohydrates
198g
(66%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
90g
(138%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
54g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
4578mg
(191%)
Potassium
1456mg
(42%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
2376IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
936mg
(94%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1822
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1822kcal | 91% |
| Carbohydrates | 198g | 66% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 90g | 138% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 54g | 270% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 4578mg | 191% |
| Potassium | 1456mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 2376IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 936mg | 94% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.