Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

This penne pasta is made with sweet grape tomatoes slow-simmered with garlic, then mixed with 3 cheeses to create a Mediterranean-style pasta dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired
Calories: 502

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 8 ounce package penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon basil oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat both oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in pepper Jack, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  6. When cheese begins to melt, mix in cooked penne pasta.
  7. Season with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 462mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

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