One Pot Tomato Basil Penne 1769478453693 Gy0o
A vibrant and effortless Italian-inspired pasta dish where the penne cooks directly in a savory tomato broth for maximum flavor absorption.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound Penne pasta
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small Yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes(optional)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 to taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent and soft.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 5
Add the dry penne pasta to the pot, ensuring it is mostly submerged in the liquid.
- 6
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is al dente.
- 7
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil and half of the parmesan cheese.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately topped with the remaining parmesan.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
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