Creamy tomato basil pasta is silky, comforting, and easy enough for a fast weeknight meal.
Prep 10 min • Cook 20 min • Serves 4
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Simmers the creamy tomato sauce and has room to toss in all the penne.
Snips fresh basil into ribbons right over the pan without bruising it.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz penne
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil for 30 seconds.
- Add marinara and cream, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan and basil. Season to taste.
- Toss with cooked pasta and serve warm.
Tips for the best results
Cook the pasta just to al dente, salt the pasta water well, and save a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Fresh herbs and Parmesan can add even more flavor at the end.
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Fresh Parmesan melts smoothly into the creamy tomato sauce.
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