This meatless, light and easy recipe brings a rich-but-not-so-rich flavor with just garlic, fresh basil, tomatoes, and melting cheese.
Servings: 4 Cook: 18 mins
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
3 tbsp olive oil
red pepper flakes
1/2 cup diced onions
2 cloves garlic minced
1 can whole tomatoes (3 whole tomatoes)
3 leaves fresh basil chopped
salt and pepper
3/4 cup pasta water
parmesan or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until 2 minutes before what's stated on the package.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium or large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Toss in a pinch of red pepper flakes and the garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour in 3/4 cup of pasta water, and add chopped basil.
Add the cooked pasta to pan and bring to a boil for about 3 minutes. Stir in your desired amount of parmesan or mozzarella cheese. Enjoy!
