penne pasta
A delicious and versatile dish featuring penne pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 400 g penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 300 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Drain the penne pasta and reserve some pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomato mixture.
- Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed for moisture.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 10gFiber: 4g
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