Penne Blush Recipe
Tomato cream sauce, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella & Italian cheeses
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Ingredients
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Penne Blush Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Combine Tomato Sauce and Cream
Stir in the tomato sauce and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Add Pesto and Cheeses
Stir in the basil pesto and diced fresh mozzarella. Mix well until the mozzarella starts to melt. Add the Italian cheese blend and continue to stir until melted and smooth.
- 5
Mix with Pasta
Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and toss until the pasta is well coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and additional grated cheese if desired.