Tomato Basil Penne Pasta Recipe
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Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

By: timbertiger  
"A Mediterranean-style family staple."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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 pepperjack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  2. Heat basil and olive oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil until soft. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pepperjack, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. When cheese begins to melt, mix in cooked penne pasta. Season with fresh basil.

Footnotes

  • Cook's note:
  • Use 2 tablespoons olive oil if basil oil is unavailable.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 502 | Total Fat: 24.8g | Cholesterol: 58mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2009 by stella_illuminata 
So delicious and very versatile! I made this last night for dinner modifying it to fit what I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2009 by ~Jamison's Mommy~ 
This is a great pasta dish! I added yellow squash and zucchini (because I do to everything... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by Chris From Kent, WA 
I was a little hesitant to try this but it was absolutely delicious and I gave it 5 stars. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2009 by JFICKES 
I really enjoyed this recipe! I made the following changes: Smart Taste Rotini instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by grindcoreduder 
i asked my mom "on a scale of 1-5 what would rate it?" and without hesitation she said "10!"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by Oakrunner 
Great recipe! I had a ton of grape tomatoes from our yard to use and some fresh basil too so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by tholland 
Terrific! We loved this! The cheeses were so good together. I would have never guessed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by BusyMomCooking 
Yum, yum! I didn't have basil oil so I just doubled the olive oil. My husband had 3rd, which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by Suzn419 
Its a keeper! Really easy to make, I usually keep most of these ingredients in my house... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by typicalsweetie45 
sorry, but I had to throw my sauce out. MORE

 
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