Jul 13 2026
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Tomato Penne With Arugula Recipe

Inspired by 3rd Shift Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

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

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  1. 4

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

  2. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    Once the oil is hot, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Add Tomatoes

    Pour in the 28 oz of canned diced tomatoes, including their juice, and stir to combine.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 10

    Serve with Toppings

    Serve the pasta hot, topped with 2 cups of fresh arugula and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

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