Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

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This penne pasta is a Mediterranean-style family staple. Use 2 tablespoons olive oil if basil oil is unavailable.

Submitted by Elisa Stamm
Updated on April 23, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta

  • 1 tablespoon basil oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make tomato basil penne pasta

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  2. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

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  3. Heat both oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until soft, 1 to 2 minutes.

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  4. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.

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  5. Stir in pepper Jack, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.

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  6. When cheese begins to melt, mix in cooked penne pasta.

    A pan with penne pasta being stirred into blistered grape tomatoes and melted cheese

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  7. Season with fresh basil.

    A bowl of tomato basil penne pasta, topped with parmesan cheese

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

502 Calories
25g Fat
47g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 502
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 462mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 474mg 36%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 311mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.