Name: Creamy Tomato Penne
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz penne; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp chili flakes; 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 2/3 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more to serve; Salt and black pepper; Fresh basil, torn

Mise en place

Before you start

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
Chop the onion and mince the garlic
Grate the Parmesan

Step by step

Method

Cook the penne in the boiling water until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
While the pasta cooks, warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, tomato paste and chili flakes and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until the paste darkens.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 8 minutes.
Stir in the cream and Parmesan, then add the penne and a splash of pasta water. Toss until glossy.
Season to taste and serve topped with basil and extra Parmesan.

Notes & tips

Add a splash of vodka with the tomatoes for a classic penne alla vodka.
Stir in a handful of baby spinach at the end for extra greens.

Creamy Tomato Penne

Before you start

Method

Notes & tips

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