basil infused marinara with penne pasta
This is a recipe that has become a mainstay for our family because it is so simple and easy to make, and because it tastes amazing! I love the rich tomato marinara, infused with basil. You can also use fresh tomatoes and basil if you have them on hand!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This sauce is a delightful combination of sweetness and spice. Canned tomatoes work perfectly well, but you might also want to try using fresh tomatoes when they're plentiful in the garden.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 cans (14.5 oz.) tomatoes, canned and chopped, with liquid
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 3 tablespoons basil, dried
- 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 16 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 6 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated
How To Make basil infused marinara with penne pasta
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Step 1In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat, and add minced fresh garlic. Lightly brown garlic.
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Step 2Add 4 cans of tomatoes with juice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Stir in basil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, and adjusting seasoning to taste. (if sauce starts to become to dry, add a little bit of water)
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Step 3Start pasta 15 minutes before sauce is done. Cook pasta until al dente. Serve by ladeling sauce over pasta and sprinkling Parmesan cheese to taste.
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Pasta Sides
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Garlic
Keyword:
#Parmesan
Keyword:
#tomatoes
Keyword:
#Basil
Collection:
Perfect Pastas
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
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