PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATOES, HERBS AND BLUE CHEESE

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Absolutely fantastic pasta dish. This dish is always a hit. I've been making it for about 10 years and I still get lots of requests for it. It is based on a recipe I found in "The California Wine Country Cookbook II" that I purchased on a visit to the Kenwood Vineyards. I usually serve with a Cesear Salad and Bruschetta.

Provided by Simply Chris

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente (I use whole wheat pasta)
8 ounces blue cheese, half crumbled finely,the other half crumbled into larger pieces (I use reduced fat blue cheese)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Saute the diced onion in olive oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and saute one minute longer.
  • Add the tomatoes with juices, red wine and dried oregano to the onion-garlic mixture and simmer until most of the juices are gone, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the salt and pepper to taste and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer covered, on very low heat, while the Penne Pasta is cooking, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the crumbled blue cheese and half of the fresh basil to the sauce mixture.
  • Stir until the sauce has become creamy.
  • Pour the tomato sauce over the hot cooked pasta and toss with the remaining fresh basil.
  • Spoon pasta into serving bowl and garnish with whole fresh basil leaves.

CYB3R BL4D3S
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.


Amir Ramzan
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This pasta dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Adrian McCormack
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the creamy sauce and the hidden veggies.


Richard Seledon
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I love the crispy bacon in this recipe. It adds a nice smoky flavor to the dish.


Atiaf Khan
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This pasta dish is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer.


naeem durrani
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so unique and delicious.


Jones Addai
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


saltygrump
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I love that this recipe is customizable. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste. It's the perfect way to create a dish that's perfect for me.


Azhar Shaheen
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of veggies in my fridge that need to be used up, and this recipe is a perfect way to do it.


Usman Ali Rajput
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. The dish turned out great and I'm so proud of myself!


S M Chowdhury
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This pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Qaaali Abuukar
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I love the pop of color that the fresh herbs add to this dish. It makes it look and taste even more amazing.


C Magnusson
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This pasta dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses. It always turns out great!


Muhammad Sameer
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. It was still delicious! The vegetables were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and satisfying.


mostafa adel
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I've made this pasta dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect combination of creamy, tangy, and savory.


Jhakas Kawar
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I made this pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it was so easy to make.


Selecter Jojo
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The blue cheese was not overpowering at all, and it added a nice depth of flavor to the dish.


AngelA n bbbhhtg b b b bb bb v b b b Gonzalez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out perfectly. The blue cheese added a creamy richness that balanced out the acidity of the tomatoes. Highly recommend!


Catherine Rozer
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of tomatoes, herbs, and blue cheese was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.