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Penne & Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

The first meal my husband ever cooked for me was a classic penne with marinara. Fast forward almost 12 years, we still enjoy penne pasta as a staple in our home. It’s my favourite cut of pasta, I absolutely love it.
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Prep time
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Cook time
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Serves
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Penne & Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
Catelli Whole Grains Penne Rigate

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (375 g) Catelli Whole Wheat Penne Rigate
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes in olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) minced garlic
  • ½ cup (125 mL) Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) basil
  • ½ cup (125 mL) cream

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Cook pasta according to box instructions.

Step 2

In a medium pan, over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Let simmer.

Step 3

Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes into pan and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add basil, parmesan cheese and cream until cheese melts.

Step 5

Drain your pasta, and toss with the tomato basil cream sauce and serve.