Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Delight your taste buds with this classic Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce recipe—a comforting Italian favorite that’s ready in just 40 minutes! Featuring al dente penne coated in a hearty tomato-based marinara sauce, this dish is infused with the warm flavors of garlic, onion, oregano, and basil. Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, the sauce is perfectly balanced with a hint of sugar and a touch of rich olive oil. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and vibrant basil leaves for an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive date-night meal, this recipe is easy to make and packed with authentic, homemade flavor. Make it tonight and savor the essence of Italy in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 large onion
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, or about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
Add dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Stir the sauce well and bring it to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked penne pasta to the saucepan and stir until the pasta is well coated with the marinara sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.8 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2530 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.7 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 81.4 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 755 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 4229 mg | 90% | |
*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.
