Tomato Garlic Penne with Cheese Recipe

45m total time

This delicious Italian pasta dish brings together the tangy savor of ripe tomatoes with the aromatic delight of garlic, finished with a layer of melted cheese. It's a comforting meal that is both hearty and easy to make, ideal for a weekday dinner.

Cost: $
dinner
italian
healthy
pasta
cheese
stovetop
easy

Seasoning

1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano

Steps

Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions; drain.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
Cover the skillet with a lid until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

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Tomato Garlic Penne with Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

Seasoning

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