Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish with a spicy kick, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, mixing well. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Toss the cooked penne pasta in the sauce until well coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or shrimp to the pasta.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the chicken or shrimp with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg