Penne With Fresh Tomato And Basil Sauce Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 6 x Cloves garlic, chopped
- 10 med Tomatoes, minced into large chunks
- 6 Tbsp. Minced fresh basil
- Â Â Salt and freshly grnd black pepper
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 lb Penne
- Â Â Fresh basil for garnish
- Â Â Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- Heat 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add in the garlic and saute/fry till golden brown; don't burn.
- Add in the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper to taste, and sugar. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 min. Stir occasionally.
- While sauce simmers, bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in remaining 1 Tbsp. of oil to water. Add in penne and cook 10-12 min till al dente. Drain.
- Spoon penne onto warmed plates. Top with the sauce, then Parmesan. Garnish with basil.
- Note: The analysis includes 1 Tbsp. of Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 276g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 401 | |
| Calories from Fat 92 | 23% |
| Total Fat 10.54g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 1.51g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium 626mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 65.37g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 7.66g | 5% |
| Protein 11.72g | 19% |
