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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Penne
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 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the chopped plum tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until they start to break down.
- 3
Combine and Season
Stir in the cooked penne pasta into the skillet with the tomato sauce. Add the chopped fresh basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together to combine and heat for another 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Serve
Serve the vegan penne hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
