Penne With Tomato-Cream Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Penne With Tomato-Cream Sauce recipe perfect for a quick and easy dinner
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 medium garlic cloves
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans whole tomatoes
salt and pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
450 g dry penne pasta
15 sprigs parsley ( Leaves only )
2 tablespoons grain alcohol or 2 tablespoons vodka
1 cup heavy cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
557
Sugar
9g
Fat
32g
Penne with Tomato-Cream Sauce is a classic Italian dish that is a favorite among pasta lovers. The dish is simple to make and packed with flavor. The creamy tomato sauce is made with fresh garlic and canned whole tomatoes, cooked in olive oil with salt, pepper, and red chili pepper flakes. Once the sauce is ready, the cooked penne pasta is added to the skillet and tossed together with the sauce. Finally, the dish is garnished with parsley leaves and served hot with a side salad or garlic bread. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner that can be made in less than 30 minutes.

Instructions

1.In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta per package instructions until al dente.
2.Meanwhile, mince garlic cloves and heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3.Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4.Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red chili pepper flakes and bring the mixture to a boil.
5.Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer, breaking the tomatoes with a spoon, for about 20 minutes.
6.Add vodka and heavy cream and stir to combine.
7.Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously and let it reduce for about 5 minutes.
8.Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the tomato-cream sauce.
9.Toss the pasta and the sauce together and sprinkle with parsley leaves.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

The combination of tomato sauce and cream gives the dish a rich and creamy taste.

This recipe is versatile and can be adapted to various dietary requirements by using gluten-free pasta or a dairy-free cream substitute.

CONS

This dish can be heavy and high in calories due to the use of heavy cream.

This recipe may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are a good source of antioxidants and can help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer due to the presence of lycopene.
Garlic has been linked to lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of certain types of cancers.

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