Quick and easy penne pomodoro is the ideal weeknight meal! Made with a homemade tomato sauce, fresh basil, and garlic, this pasta dish is the simplest recipe to whip up whenever you have a pasta craving!
extra virgin olive oil garlic cloves tomato paste crushed tomatoes basil salt sugar penne parmesan cheese
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it well. Cook pasta to al dente, per package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
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Cook garlic and tomato paste until fragrant. Add remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes.
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Add pasta water and cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. Serve with additional basil and parmesan cheese.