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Penne with Tomato Sauce
Course:
Main Courses
US Customary
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Ingredients
1
lb
Penne pasta
2
Tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil
2
cloves
Garlic
1
cup
Crushed tomatoes
2
Tbsp
Madeira wine
You can use sherry, marsala or even vodka in place of madeira for this recipe.
1/4
cup
Heavy cream
1/4
cup
Torn basil leaves
about 10
2
Tbsp
Butter
2
Tbsp
Grated Parmesan
Instructions
Bring a large pot filled 3/4 of the way with water. Add 2 Tbsps salt and bring to a simmer.
Heat a sauté pan up for one minute. Add the oil and garlic and cook for thirty seconds. Add the wine, followed by the tomatoes and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook penne to al dente stage in the boiling salted water. Drain and while dripping wet, toss the pasta into the tomato sauce, adding the cream, basil, butter and cheese. Serve immediately.