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Easy Penne Napoli

Dive into Italian cuisine by learning how to make your own delicious and aromatic Penne Napoli sauce - it's easier than you think!
Course Dinner, Main Course, pastas
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Penne Napoli
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 400 g passata
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ small onion
  • 1 tbsp chopped basil
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 300 g penne pasta (I used De Cecco brand)

Instructions

  • Begin by chopping your garlic and onion
  • Add the pasta to well salted boiling water and cook for 10 minutes (or per your package instructions)
  • Whilst the pasta cooks, Over medium heat, soften the onions in olive oil until translucent
  • Add the garlic and cook out for 1 minute
  • Add the oregano, cook for 30 seconds then add the tomato puree and cook for 1 minute more
  • Add the passata and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
  • Add the basil and season. Simmer until reduced slightly and pasta is al dente
  • Before plating, check the sauce for seasoning then combine the pasta with the sauce
  • Finish with grated parmesan, ground black pepper and a basil leaf