Penne With Tomatoes Basil and Garlic

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4(20)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1pound penne
  • 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 to 4ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • ½cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1clove garlic, green part removed, minced
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

503 calories; 9 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 90 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 16 grams protein; 540 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook the penne in boiling salted water and drain when al dente.

  2. Step 2

    Pour the oil into a large serving bowl and add the penne. Toss and add the tomatoes, basil and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Tip
  • This does not need cheese, but some people like it with freshly grated Parmesan.

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I doubled the tomato, basil and garlic and used 13 ounces of pasta but still felt the pasta/ingredient ratio was too high. Regardless it was very delicious and simple to make with ingredients at hand

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