Barilla
Penne with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Delicately creamy tomato sauce perfectly coats al dente penne pasta for a perfect quick and easy weeknight meal.
Ratings
- Prep
- Cook
- Skill
- Beginner
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 box Barilla Penne pasta
- 1 jar of Barilla Marinara Pasta Sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup ground hickory smoked bacon (optional)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt, black pepper to taste
- Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to taste, grated
- 10 basil leaves, torn
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Instructions
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If using bacon, cook until crisp. Add onion and sauté 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
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If not using bacon*, heat skillet with olive oil, add onion and sauté 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
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Add tomato sauce, simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add heavy cream, salt and black pepper and simmer for two more minutes.
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Cook pasta according to directions, drain and toss with the sauce.
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Top with cheese and basil before serving.
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