Penne Pomodoro
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Penne Pomodoro
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This Penne Pomodoro is the simplest tomato pasta recipe made with an easy, flavour-packed tomato sauce and fresh basil leaves. This recipe comes together in just 10 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you're short on time.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups penne pasta (400g/14oz)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1.5 cups pureed tomatoes , passata (350g)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (tomato purée UK)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- freshly grated parmesan for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous amount of salt. Cook the penne pasta until al dente (around 8-10 minutes).
- Put the oil, fresh and dried herbs and garlic in a skillet (frying pan) and saute the garlic until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, add the pureed tomatoes (passata) and tomato paste and stir to combine. Gently simmer the sauce until the penne pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain the rest and add the pasta to the sauce.
- Toss or stir the pasta to coat in the sauce, add a little splash of reserved pasta water to help emulsify the sauce. When coated add in some fresh chopped basil and stir, serve.
Notes
- Make sure to salt the pasta water generously.
- As soon as the water comes to a boil add the pasta and start cooking the sauce.
- Make sure to reserve 1 cup of pasta water, you won't need it all but a splash or two will help emulsify the sauce adding even more flavour.
- Use high-quality tomatoes for this recipe. I recommend Cirio and use them for every recipe that uses canned or jarred tomatoes. A cheap brand will likely be too watery and acidic and won't give you a great sauce.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the sauce before adding the pasta.
- If you don't have penne pasta then any pasta shape will do from rigatoni to spaghetti.
- You can make the sauce in advance to make the meal even quicker when you're ready to eat.
- You can also make a double or triple or even more of the sauce and freeze it for later.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Potassium
648mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
618IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 618IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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