Penne Surpreme
Elevate your pasta night with the indulgent and flavor-packed Penne Supreme! This creamy, restaurant-worthy recipe features al dente penne pasta coated in a silky parmesan cream sauce, bursting with sautéed garlic, onions, vibrant red bell peppers, zucchini, and sweet cherry tomatoes. A hint of red chili flakes adds just the right touch of heat, while fresh basil leaves bring a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Perfectly balanced with savory chicken or vegetable broth, this dish comes together in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Whether you're serving it with a side salad or warm crusty bread, this comforting classic is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for pasta lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1.5 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
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. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Mince the garlic, finely chop the onion, dice the red bell pepper and zucchini into bite-sized pieces, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
Pour in the heavy cream and broth. Stir gently and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the cooked penne to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water until your desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the pasta with freshly torn basil leaves.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your Penne Supreme while it's warm and creamy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.2 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.6 g | 448% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 7375 mg | 321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.8 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 107.8 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1473 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2291 mg | 49% | |
*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.
