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Penne Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
By lisapearce
![Penne Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce](/media/b1/2e/47c3ec5d8fc96366abba7ee77e1cc0914eec.jpg/rh/penne-pasta-with-sun-dried-tomato-cream-sauce.jpg)
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Servings 4
Preparation time 15
Cooking time 30
- 1 (8-ounce) package penne pasta
- 1/2 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup whipping cream, not sweetened
- 2 cups four cheeses blend, shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sun dried tomatoes give a lovely color to a traditional cheese sauce for pasta, and excellent flavor
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Cheddar Bacon Penne Pasta
![Cheddar Bacon Penne Pasta](/media/04/b3/e2bbaf817695a9b64522bbef6fa7f7c6c767.jpg/tsp/cheddar-bacon-penne-pasta.jpg)
By theresaoneil
A touch of bacon is what makes this pasta recipe perfect
- 1 cup uncooked penne pasta
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided, about 6 ounces
- 1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
Penne Pasta & Broccoli Bagna Cauda
![Penne Pasta & Broccoli Bagna Cauda](/media/71/88/799ed694a27c17f44aa4586d42f878026621.jpg/tsp/penne-pasta-and-broccoli-bagna-cauda.jpg)
By á-73576
Penne pasta is taken to the next level with this Bagna Cauda sauce
- 1 pound penne pasta, cooked in salted water, drained
- 2 large broccoli florets, cut into small florets
- 1 can anchovies, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Parmesan cheese for topping, freshly shaved or grated
Penne alla Vodka
![Penne alla Vodka](/media/59/d0/f399f0dfb95d9365e644068704d87c7474c7.jpg/tsp/penne-alla-vodka.jpg)
By bridgetinma
Perfect penne pasta with vodka sauce
- Salt, to taste
- 1 (35-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) with their liquid
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled
- Crushed hot red pepper
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil for finishing the sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated plus more for passing if you like
Z_Penne with Summer Vegetable
![Z_Penne with Summer Vegetable](/media/d3/79/c08fafede6c8f061781a406853dadbc3f9f2.jpg/tsp/z_penne-with-summer-vegetable.jpg)
By á-6505
This penne pasta recipe takes advantage of some of summer's best produce to create a light but filling pasta dish
- 3 pounds cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 small (8-ounce) thin eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small squash, cut into 1/4-inch half-moons
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
- 6 ounces bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), halved
- 1/2 cups torn fresh basil
Baked Penne with Chicken, Broccoli & Smoked Mozzarella
![Baked Penne with Chicken, Broccoli & Smoked Mozzarella](/media/03/71/a386c086d195c75df23b2a0346a2dcb5cc0b.jpg/tsp/baked-penne-with-chicken-broccoli-and-smoked-mozzarella.jpg)
By á-25138
Delicious Baked Penne with Chicken, Broccoli, and Smoked Mozzarella comes together quickly
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds), stalks cut off, florets trimmed into 1-inch pieces
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 6 medium garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3), trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 ounces smoked mozzarella, shredded
- 8 ounce jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped into pieces
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
![Cajun Jambalaya Pasta](/media/fa/81/d291770e0615cb0858b55f3e6724cbe2254d.jpg/tsp/cajun-jambalaya-pasta.jpg)
By msippigrl
A spicy skillet meal made with smoked sausage, chicken breasts, ziti or penne pasta, red and yellow bell peppers, o...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2-pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless or 4 frozen tenders, thawed
- 1/2-pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 1/4 cup yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Hunt's diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's Original creole seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups uncooked ziti pasta or other medium pasta, such as penne
Copycat Macaroni Grill’s Penne Rustica
![Copycat Macaroni Grill’s Penne Rustica](/media/1a/42/e694e30662d128f177f78fddc6362f9a5402.jpg/tsp/copycat-macaroni-grills-penne-rustica.jpg)
By sltaylor
Made this Macaroni Grill’s Penne Rustica last night for my family and it was a huge hit! It was so good, they tho
- GRATINATA SAUCE:
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup marsala cooking wine
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups heavy cream
- PENNE RUSTICA:
- 1/2 ounce pancetta or bacon
- 9 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 ounces grilled chicken breasts, sliced (1 large breast or 2 small)
- 8 to 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pimiento, chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon shallot, chopped
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary (for garnish)
Mario Batali's Penne alla Vodka
![Mario Batali's Penne alla Vodka](/media/fa/9a/8ab19106d41d21a2713049a4c01e61524729.jpg/tsp/mario-batalis-penne-alla-vodka.jpg)
By 1buttons
This classic pasta sauce is so delicious because its flavor base begins with bacon, garlic, and tomato paste, and f...
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pound penne
- 1 piece Parmigiano Reggiano, for grating
Penne with Sweet Summer Vegetables, Pine Nuts, and Herbs
![Penne with Sweet Summer Vegetables, Pine Nuts, and Herbs](/media/a4/85/10e0748a6408435381aeb5ab73603e5931e4.jpg/tsp/penne-with-sweet-summer-vegetables-pine-nuts-and-herbs.jpg)
By á-24918
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 2 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off
- 2 large zucchini or summer squash, sliced in half lengthwise and then chopped into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided into 3 tbsp and 1 tbsp
- 8 ounces penne or farfalle pasta
- 1/3 cup torn basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- Coarse salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onion Sauce on Penne
![Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onion Sauce on Penne](/media/e5/b1/3e9990a8ebc5e2aa77135bdcc198e9ee1ba2.jpg/tsp/gorgonzola-and-caramelized-onion-sauce-on-penne.jpg)
By jeanniek521
1. Melt the butter in a sauce pan
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 pound onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup gorganzola
- 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- salt & pepper to taste
Penne with Prosciutto, Walnuts & Fried Sage Leaves
![Penne with Prosciutto, Walnuts & Fried Sage Leaves](/media/aa/73/f99f80edfc9abf7b9d7a356c574811de4043.jpg/tsp/penne-with-prosciutto-walnuts-and-fried-sage-leaves.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Fried sage leaves? Don't be intimidated, you're going to love the crunchiness of the sage
- 8 ounces prosciutto, diced (or, try pancetta)
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped roughly
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 25 sage leaves
Skillet Penne with Sausage and Spinach
![Skillet Penne with Sausage and Spinach](/media/3b/fe/364b5b6a3843ba64b99cd2a90478e950f187.jpg/tsp/skillet-penne-with-sausage-and-spinach.jpg)
By mytastytreasures
Skillet Penne with Sausage and Spinach, a delicious one pot meal that's perfect for weeknights
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian-style turkey sausage, casings removed I used a combo of hot and sweet Italian sausage
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced finely
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces (about 2 1/2 cups) penne pasta
- 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach, I used 10 ounces
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Garlic Pesto Chicken with Tomato Cream Penne
![Garlic Pesto Chicken with Tomato Cream Penne](/media/e6/42/16fa921fcfb0f6be3176c46604319ab1c872./tsp/garlic-pesto-chicken-with-tomato-cream-penne.png)
By á-24350
Garlic Pesto Chicken with Tomato Cream Penne makes a hearty, delicious meal full of fresh flavors
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 bottle of Lawry's herb and garlic marinade
- 2 large spoonfuls pesto
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces your choice of pasta (I used whole wheat penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 spoonfuls of pesto
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup of half-and-half
Penne Rosa with Shrimp
![Penne Rosa with Shrimp](/media/96/4c/49acce169759cab0c2178a36dbe321e3819d.jpg/tsp/penne-rosa-with-shrimp.jpg)
By sarahstpierre
1. Cook penne according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 12 ounces whole wheat penne
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes (about 1/2 lb.) chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 10 ounces medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/3 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Penne with tofu, porcini mushroom...
- 1 cup veggie broth
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- box of sliced mushrooms
- white wine
- 2 large bunches Swiss chard, center stems removed and leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup plus some extra love of vegan mascarpone cheese, at room temperature (8 ounces)
- Tofu, cubed
- salt and pepper
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Sicilian Penne with Tilapia and...
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/3 cup
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 pound tiapia, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 2 cups halved teardrop or cherry tomatoes (red, yellow or a blend)
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black peppe
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PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2-3 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 24 oz. (1 jar) Bertolli® Tomato and Basil Sauce
- 15 oz. (1 jar) Bertolli® Creamy Alfredo Sauce
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Penne Pasta With Spinach and...
- 1 pint pear or cherry tomatoes, each cut lengthwise in half
- 12 ounces dried penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups tightly packed baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano® cheese, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
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Baked Penne Pasta
- Tomato Sauce:
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grated vegan cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated vegan Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp whole-wheat bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp chopped basil
- 1 tbsp vegan margarine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 can stewed Italian tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chopped basil
- sea salt and pepper
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Penne ham skillet
- 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Spinach Mushroom Penne
- 1 box whole grain penne
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 container mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 1/4 c vegetable broth for saute
- 5 oz fresh organic spinach
- spices to taste (see directions)
- 1 container Philly Cream cheese with chives or the new stir-in cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
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Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad...
- 1/2 pound penne pasta
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese , diced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 cup plum tomatoes , diced, seeded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil , shredded
- salt and pepper , to taste
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Penne Arrabbiata for Two
- 1 1(14.5-ounce) can 1(14.5-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 2 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 2 2 tablespoons pepperoncini, stemmed, patted dry, and minced
- 1 1 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 2 to anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and minced to paste
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 1/4 to teaspoon salt and pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 2 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano, grated, plus extra for serving
- 6 6 6 ounces penne
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Penne with Butternut Squash and...
- 4 4
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- 1 1 1 pound penne, fusilli, or other short, tubular pasta
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1 1/2-inch pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
- 2 2 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, torn
- 3 3 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 4 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skinned, and chopped coarse
- 1 1 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 2 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
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Baked Penne with Sausage,...
- 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound HOT Italian sausage, casings
- removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 pound fontina cheese,grated
- 1/2 lb penne pasta
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Pea and Avocado Penne
- For the pea and avocado pesto:
- 1 1/2 Ounce pine nuts, toasted
- 2 Cup baby peas, shelled
- 1 Avocado
- 2 Garlic cloves, diced
- Lemon juice, to taste
- 2 Cup Baby spinach, roughly chopped
- To complete the Pea and Avocado Penne:
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 10.5 Ounce penne pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- 9 Ounce green beans, trimmed
- 1 1/2 Cup canned lima beans, drained and rinsed or 1 1/2 cups fresh lima beans, cooked
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