When it comes to quick and flavorful weeknight dinners, nothing beats a plate of fresh tomato and garlic penne. This classic pasta dish is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil, and it can be ready in under 30 minutes. The key to a great tomato and garlic penne is using the freshest ingredients possible. Look for ripe, juicy tomatoes and fragrant garlic. You can also add other ingredients to your pasta, such as sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, or grilled chicken.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRESH TOMATO AND GARLIC PENNE
This quick and easy pasta dish explodes with fresh flavor.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in basil, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Serve sauce over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 97 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg
FRESH TOMATO AND GARLIC PENNE FOR TWO
Make dinner in under 30 minutes by quickly cooking tomatoes, tossing in basil and spooning over pasta.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in basil, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Serve sauce over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
ROASTED TOMATO AND GARLIC PENNE
I love this simple dinner because it's fast and filling. It's also healthy and light. Vegetarian friendly as well. It's adapted from a Rachel Ray 30 minute meal that I saw on her show and made my own. This can be made tossed or as a casserole, your choice. This feeds my family of 4 with plenty of leftovers. Special note: when roasting the tomatoes and garlic, you can cut the top off of a garlic bunch and place it cut side up on same cookie sheet, sprinkle w/olive oil, salt and pepper and roast. Once roasted, use butter knife to dig out garlic (soft and sweet) and spread on crusty bread to compliment your pasta dish. This is of course, if you are a garlic lover!
Provided by FrenchMenuDiaries
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Start your water for the pasta. Add salt to your boiling water just before adding the pasta. Cook as directions on the box imply. However, if you are going to turn this into a casserole, don't cook pasta fully.
- Wash and dry grape tomatoes. Place them on a cookie sheet. Peel garlic and place whole on same cookie sheet. Drizzel the olive oil over all, making sure all ingredients are covered. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven until the tomatoes have burst open and the garlic is soft.
- Drain pasta and set aside in large bowl.
- Once tomatoes and garlic are done pull the cookie sheet out (leave oven on if your going to make the casserole) and using a potato masher, smash the tomatoes and garlic, making a sauce. Pour over pasta and stir. Add 1/2 the cheese and mix inches Using the other half on top along with chopped basil for garnish.
- If your making a casserole. Pour the pasta, tomatoe and garlic mixture, 1/2 cheese into a baking dish. Cover the top with remaining cheese and bake until golden and bubbly. Use basil when serving for garnish.
- Serve with a green salad and crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.8, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 1939.8, Carbohydrate 92.4, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 13.6
PENNE WITH FRESH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put a large pot of salted water on for the pasta. Meanwhile, prepare your sauce. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute or less. Add the tomatoes and cook them for 3 to 5 minutes, just until they begin to release some of their juice.
- Cook the pasta in the pot of salted boiling water for 12 to 13 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta and basil to the pan with the tomatoes and toss. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve the pasta in bowls, equally distribute the fresh mozzarella and grated Parmesan between the bowls. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the bowls of pasta and serve immediately.
PENNE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND WHITE BEANS
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 (1 1/2 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Slice each tomato into 8 wedges and discard the seeds. Put the tomato wedges and garlic into a 9 by 13-inch roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and a few turns of pepper. Roast in the oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
- Drain the beans into a large colander in the sink. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta into the colander containing the beans, so the hot pasta water will warm the beans. Return drained pasta and beans to the pasta pot.
- When the tomatoes are done, pick out the garlic cloves, squeeze the garlic out of the skin into a small bowl and mash with a fork. Pour the roasted tomatoes into the pasta pot, add the garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the basil and additional salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to combine. Serve topped with the Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calorie, Fat 9.4 grams, SaturatedFat 1.8 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 199 milligrams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 19 grams
GARLIC PENNE PASTA
This recipe is so easy to make, tastes great and is a big hit at dinner time. It's even a hit as leftovers! It uses simple ingredients that you always have on hand and you can replace the penne with any pasta you want.
Provided by Taliesen
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley for about 1 minute. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta, along with remaining olive oil. Top with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
FAST CREAMY TOMATO PENNE
Great quick dish for working parents or anyone who is pressed for time. A family favorite.
Provided by TRANSMONICON
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground pork, and cook until evenly brown. Drain excess fat.
- In a large pot, heat spaghetti sauce until bubbling. Stir in pork mixture, pasta and sour cream. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 913.2 calories, Carbohydrate 101.2 g, Cholesterol 116.4 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 594.5 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
PENNE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & FRESH BASIL
I found the basis for this recipe in a magazine somewhere. This is not a saucy dish, but it's healthy and yummy. Though the recipe calls for just a few basic ingredients, I've added veggies (mushrooms, broccoli) and chicken (Schwan's pre-cooked fajita chicken is really good in this--just thaw it out and throw it in!) to make it a full meal. It's easiest to cut everything up while the pasta water heats.
Provided by anonymous23
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat water for pasta.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet and saute garlic for a minute or so.
- Add tomatoes, salt & pepper.
- Start cooking the pasta now.
- Cook tomatoes over medium heat for ~7 minutes.
- Add basil. (If you're adding additional ingredients, do so here.) Simmer 3-5 minutes (or until your veggies are as tender as you want them).
- **I've found that adding a little bit of pasta water to tomato mixture before you drain the penne really evens out the dish.
- Toss tomato mixture and parmesan with pasta. Serve with fresh Italian or French bread.
PENNE WITH GARLICKY TOMATOES AND SALMON
Shake yourself out of a pasta rut with this simple, supremely flavorful recipe for penne with salmon. While the noodles cook in their own pot, you'll sauté juicy cherry tomatoes with garlic and then steam the salmon right in the same pan. The result is a fresh and flavorful seafood dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water 1 minute less than per package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. In a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
- Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and wine; bring to a boil. Cook until tomatoes burst and liquid is slightly reduced, 6 to 7 minutes. Season fish with salt and pepper; nestle into skillet. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until just opaque, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer fish to a plate.
- Add pasta, cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet with tomatoes; stir over low heat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce. Season to taste. Serve with fish, parsley, and more red-pepper flakes.
PENNE WITH TOMATOES BASIL AND GARLIC
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the penne in boiling salted water and drain when al dente.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 503, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 540 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
PENNE WITH TOMATO SAUCE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, medium onion, red chili flakes, garlic, crushed tomato, salt, penne pasta
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.
- Add the chile flakes and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Save ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir well, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 7 grams
PENNE WITH SLOW ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE
Make and share this Penne With Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Penne
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. Halve each tomato and place cut side up in 1 flat layer on the baking sheets. Put a slice of garlic on top of each tomato half. Drizzle the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle on the salt. Roast until the tomatoes are dried around the edges but still moist, about 2 hours(be careful not to burn the garlic). I check after about a 1/2 hour and push the garlic down into the tomato.
- Crumble the goat cheese into large chunks and refrigerate until ready to serve the pasta.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package directions. Remove 1 cup of the cooking liquid and reserve. Drain the pasta well and return to the pot. Add the tomatoes, goat cheese, basil, reserved cooking liquid, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 738.4, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 13.5
PENNE PASTA AND FRESH TOMATOES
Got fresh garden tomatoes? Here's the pasta dish in which to use them. It's dressed with a light vinaigrette starring fresh basil, lemon and garlic.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. In small bowl beat all Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk.
- In large bowl, toss pasta and half of the vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until serving.
- Just before serving, toss pasta, tomatoes and remaining vinaigrette. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg
TOMATO BASIL PENNE PASTA
A Mediterranean-style family staple.
Provided by Elisa Stamm
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Heat basil and olive oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil until soft. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pepperjack, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. When cheese begins to melt, mix in cooked penne pasta. Season with fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 461.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: This will give your sauce the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to use a lot of garlic: It's what gives this dish its signature flavor.
- Cook the sauce slowly: This will help the flavors to develop and deepen.
- Add a little bit of sugar to the sauce: This will help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of fresh basil: This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This fresh tomato and garlic penne is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It's made with simple, fresh ingredients and is packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try.
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