Tomato Penne With Arugula Recipe
Make Tomato Penne With Arugula Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Topping
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Penne
Add the penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually about 11-13 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Once the oil is hot, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the 28 oz of canned diced tomatoes, including their juice, and stir to combine.
- 7
Season Sauce
Add 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 8
Incorporate Basil
After 10 minutes, stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained penne pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 10
Serve with Toppings
Serve the pasta hot, topped with 2 cups of fresh arugula and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
