Dairy-Free Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Savor the comforting simplicity of this **Dairy-Free Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce**, a delicious and wholesome dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. This recipe features tender penne pasta tossed in a rich, homemade marinara sauce crafted from sweet crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a blend of Italian herbs like oregano and basil. With a subtle kick from red pepper flakes and a burst of freshness from parsley and basil, every bite is bursting with flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dairy-free and vegan-friendly pasta is a satisfying meal for everyone at the table. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete and unbeatable plant-based meal. **Keywords: dairy-free pasta, marinara sauce recipe, vegan penne pasta, quick pasta dinner, plant-based Italian recipes.**
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes.
Drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the saucepan.
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the marinara sauce and toss to evenly coat.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3364 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.4 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 55.1 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 3653 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
