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Penne Napoli

Penne Napoli is one of the easiest pasta sauces you can make, combining canned tomatoes with onions, garlic and fresh basil. It packs a real punch of flavor but is ready in minutes, making this tomato sauce perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 627 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion - finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic - minced
  • 32 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste - tomato puree
  • 1 pinch Sugar
  • 1 lb Penne Pasta
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan or Vegetarian Alternative
  • Fresh Basil Leaves - optional, finely sliced
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven on a medium-low heat.
  • Sauté the onions with a pinch of salt until starting to soften, around 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and stir for a minute until fragrant
  • Immediately add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste and the pinch of sugar.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil then turn the heat down so the sauce is just simmering.
  • Cook for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally as the sauce starts to thicken and the flavor develops.
  • Meanwhile cook the penne pasta until al dente in salted boiling water according to packet instructions.
  • Once cooked drain and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Tip the penne into the pan with the sauce and toss, mixing well, so all the pasta is coated in sauce.
  • If you need to loosen the sauce, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water.
  • Taste and season as needed with sea salt and black pepper. Add a little, taste again and add more if needed.
  • Serve immediately, with freshly grated parmesan and finely sliced fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 21gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 615mgPotassium: 833mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 496IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 218mgIron: 4mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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