Description
Creamy Parmesan Tomato Penne Skillet is a comforting dish that combines tender penne pasta with a rich, velvety sauce made from ripe tomatoes and freshly grated parmesan. This delightful recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, bringing restaurant-quality flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, every bite of this creamy pasta will have you and your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the canned diced tomatoes with their juices; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and reduce heat to low, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly (around 3 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Toss in the cooked penne pasta, season with salt, pepper, and freshly torn basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg