Super Easy Tomato and Garlic Penne
This Super Easy Tomato Penne Pasta is the kind of meal I come back to again and again. It’s simple, fresh and comes together quickly, but still feels comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
- ½ lb penne pasta
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes quartered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic diced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Start the tomato sauce: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 4–5 minutes, until they begin to soften and release their juices.
- Add garlic and season: Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Make it saucy: Add the reserved pasta water to the tomatoes and swirl the pan until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the heavy cream, then add the cooked penne to the sauce and toss to combine. Remove from heat and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
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