Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

Cheesy Penne Pomodoro

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

502
calories
24.8g
fat
47g
carbohydrates
24g
protein
57.8mg
cholesterol
462mg
sodium
Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

Recipe Description

This Tomato Basil Penne Pasta is made in about 15 minutes and uses simple ingredients. It doesn’t get easier than that! A deliciously flavorful tomato sauce loaded with cheese and tossed with hot penne. This dinner is always a favorite with our family. Best for nights when you are pressed for time or feeling lazy.  

Once you have the pasta boiling, get to work on the tomato basil sauce. The sauce consists of garlic, fresh grape tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, and lots of cheese. So simple yet so delicious! Once the cheese starts to melt, stir in the hot pasta. Top with fresh basil and serve the pasta up immediately while still hot. What could be better than a pasta dinner recipe? 

To make the Tomato Basil Penne Pasta, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook pasta

    10 min
    Step 1 - Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add in 1 package penne pasta and cook until al dente for about 11 minutes, then drain.

  2. 2

    Cook garlic

    2 min
    Step 2 - Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

    Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon each of basil oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until soft.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes

    10 min
    Step 3 - Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

    Add 1 pint of halved grape tomatoes and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add cheese

    2 min
    Step 4 - Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

    Stir in 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese.

  5. 5

    Mix in pasta

    1 min
    Step 5 - Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

    Once the cheese starts to melt, mix in the cooked penne pasta.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

    Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil.

Flavorful and delicious, this Tomato Basil Penne Pasta recipe is amazingly cheesy and so simple. Give this recipe a go, and please come back to tell us what you think.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Holly
April 4, 2025
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Amazing

Xandra
March 19, 2025
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Amazing!

Zara
December 19, 2024
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Superb! My kids can't get enough of this dish. We had a busy week, and this quick recipe saved dinner. Thank you for such a delightful family favorite!

Laura Smith
September 25, 2024
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Delicious! Made it for a quick dinner, and my husband loved it!

Fiona Richards
June 16, 2024
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Superb

Becky
May 7, 2024
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So easy and tasty! My kids loved it for dinner.

Paige Turner
February 12, 2024
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Superb

Ollie
December 23, 2023
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Whipped this up in a rush, kids loved it! Quick meals like this make family dinner nights a breeze. Simple yet tasty!

Wendy
October 21, 2023
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I just made this Tomato Basil Penne Pasta for my friends on a busy weeknight. It was so simple and quick. Everyone loved it, especially the cheesy sauce! I felt so proud serving it, like a chef. Will definitely make again when I'm short on time.

Claire
October 17, 2023
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This pasta is soooo quick to whip up for tea!

Ethan
October 6, 2023
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Super yummy pasta!

Ximena
October 2, 2023
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Hice este plato en 15 minutos. Mis niños lo amaron! Fácil y sabroso.

Evelyn
October 1, 2023
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Loved it lots!

Yves Dupont
July 20, 2023
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Simplicity. J love making this dish after a long day, it reminds me of family dinners. So quick and tasty, perfect for our busy weeknights.

Natalie Anderson
March 11, 2023
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So easy, so yummy!

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