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A plate of creamy penne with tomatoes
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Creamy Penne with Tomatoes

Simple doesn't mean boring! This Creamy Penne with Tomatoes recipe is a quick, easy dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes but loaded with flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: penne with tomatoes
Servings: 5 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry penne pasta
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes , undrained
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • pinch cracked red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan , plus more for serving
  • freshly chopped parsley , for garnish
  • garlic bread , for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, then cook 1 pound penne pasta al dente, according to package directions (about 10 minutes.) Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
    Penne pasta in a strainer
  • In the meantime, in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat, warm 1/3 cup olive oil. Add a 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes including its liquid and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add in 3 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 20 seconds.
    Diced tomatoes and garlic in a pan
  • Bump up the heat to medium-high and add 1/4 cup dry white wine; cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
    White wine added to diced tomatoes in a pan
  • Add 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
    Seasonings added to diced tomatoes in a pan
  • Reduce the heat to medium again, then add 1/2 cup heavy cream. Stir to combine and simmer at a gentle bubble for about 2 minutes to thicken.
    A hand pouring heavy cream into a pan with diced tomatoes
  • Stir 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
    Grated parmesan added to creamy tomato sauce
  • Add the pasta to the cream sauce; toss to thoroughly coat. (If the sauce is too thick, you can add in some of the pasta water.)
    Creamy penne with tomatoes in a pan
  • Serve portions in bowls, garnish with the parsley, and pass some freshly grated Parmesan cheese at the table.
    Overhead view of a bowl of creamy penne with tomatoes

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Nutrition

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg