Creamy Tomato Penne
A comforting, creamy tomato penne that blends the sweetness of tomatoes with the richness of mozzarella and cream, finished with a hint of paprika and fresh parsley. This quick pasta dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and delivers a satisfying, velvety texture in every bite.
Recipe by Jordan Howlett· Structured by ReelsMeals
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35 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 piece tomatoes
- 1 piece onion
- 2 piece garlic cloves
- a pinch salt
- a pinch black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 4/5 oz penne pasta
- dried herbs
Instructions
- 1Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- 3Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4Add the whole peeled tomatoes (tops removed) to the pan with oil and aromatics.
- 5Mash the tomatoes in the pan using a potato masher.
- 6Add a whole garlic clove to the pan with the tomatoes.
- 7Add dried herbs to the pan.
- 8Cook the tomatoes until they soften, stirring occasionally.
- 9Season with a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and chopped parsley.
- 10Add shredded mozzarella and heavy cream, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- 11Add cooked penne pasta to the tomato sauce and stir to coat the pasta.
- 12Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pasta is heated through.
- 13Serve hot and enjoy!
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- How long does it take to make Creamy Tomato Penne?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Creamy Tomato Penne recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Creamy Tomato Penne recipe come from?
- It was shared by Jordan Howlett on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.