Whole30 Penne Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan Cheese
Indulge in a guilt-free Italian-inspired delight with this Whole30 Penne Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan Cheese! This recipe swaps traditional pasta for a wholesome grain-free alternative while delivering all the comforting flavors you love. The rich tomato sauce, infused with sautéed garlic, fresh basil, and a medley of spices, creates a perfectly balanced base. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, umami touch that stays true to Whole30 guidelines, making this dish dairy-free yet irresistibly creamy. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, this healthy, satisfying meal is ideal for busy weeknights. Perfectly paired with a side salad or roasted veggies, this dish is your new go-to for clean, flavorful eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Grain-Free Penne Pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 whole Garlic Cloves
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Fresh Basil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 0.25 cup Nutritional Yeast
Instructions
Start by cooking the grain-free penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the tomato sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet, and stir to combine with the garlic and oil.
Chop the fresh basil and add it to the sauce. Season with salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
Simmer the sauce over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the pasta and mix gently. This will provide a cheesy flavor while keeping the dish compliant with Whole30.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2435 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.7 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.6 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 77.3 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 4949 mg | 105% | |
*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.
