Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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¾ cup heavy whipping cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 pinch white sugar
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 small bunch fresh basil, finely chopped
Directions
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
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Stir in tomato sauce and tomato paste and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
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Add cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Stir some of the reserved pasta water into sauce and add cooked penne.
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Remove from the heat and stir in cherry tomatoes, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and basil. Add more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
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Pour penne mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
532 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
68g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 532 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 56% |
Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
Sodium 780mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate 68g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 21g | 43% |
Vitamin C 25mg | 28% |
Calcium 334mg | 26% |
Iron 4mg | 22% |
Potassium 753mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.