Creamy Penne with Ricotta and Tomato Sauce

13 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 30MINS

Creamy Penne with Ricotta and Tomato Sauce

Our Creamy Penne with Ricotta and Tomato Sauce is an easy family dinner that packs a ton of flavor into one pot. The best part? It's ready in just 30 minutes. Not only does this meal come together quickly, but it also looks beautiful on a plate. It’s hard to believe such deliciousness came out of just one pot!
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Our Creamy Penne with Ricotta and Tomato Sauce is an easy family dinner that packs a ton of flavor into one pot. The best part? It's ready in just 30 minutes. Not only does this meal come together quickly, but it also looks beautiful on a plate. It’s hard to believe such deliciousness came out of just one pot!
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30MINS

Total Time

$5.87

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Penne Pasta
10 oz
Penne Pasta
Water
6 cups
Water
up to 8 cups
Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
1 jar
(8.5 oz)
Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
drained, chopped, and reserve 3 Tbsp of the oil
Yellow Onion
1
Small Yellow Onion, sliced
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Smoked Paprika
2 tsp
Smoked Paprika
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tbsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Ricotta Cheese
1 2/3 cups
Ricotta Cheese
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 cup
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Basil
1/2 bunch
Fresh Basil, chopped
plus more for garnish
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp of juice needed
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a large stockpot of Water (6 cups), add Penne Pasta (10 oz) and Salt (to taste). Bring to a boil and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
step 2
In a separate pot, heat the oil from Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil (1 jar) over medium-high heat. Then add the Yellow Onion (1) and Garlic (3 cloves). Cook for about 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
step 3
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, Smoked Paprika (2 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 Tbsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Continue stirring for about 4-5 minutes.
step 4
Add pasta, Ricotta Cheese (1 2/3 cups), and Shredded Parmesan Cheese (1 cup). Cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Fresh Basil (1/2 bunch) and 2 Tbsp of Lemon Juice (1).
step 5
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with basil. Serve immediately!
step 5 Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with basil. Serve immediately!

RECIPES TAG

Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Italian
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