This meal was something I threw together and it turned out fantastic (as I knew it would.) The flavors are intense yet very comforting and this takes creativity with a typical pasta dish to a new level. I'm not sure if you would normally think of using these ingredients in your dish but I highly recommend you test this out because it's superb! Bon Appetite! (serves 2-4)
Ingredients:
- 3/4 lb. of pene pasta
- 3 celery stalks, washed, chopped
- 1 carrot stick, washed, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 10 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
- 1 small can of plain tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- crushed red pepper
- oregano
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
To Make:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pene according to the package, about 8-9 minutes or until al-dente.
In the meantime in a large saute pan, saute the celery, carrots, onions and garlic in olive oil about 10 minutes until the veggies are just about tender (medium heat). Season with salt and pepper. Add in the small can of tomato sauce and mix together. Fill the can halfway with water and mix to get the remaining bit of sauce and add into the pan.
Season with 1 teaspoon of the following, salt, pepper, oregano, crushed red pepper and garlic powder. Mix together. Add in the Parmesan cheese. Drain the pasta and mix in with the sauce. Chop up the fresh basil and sprinkle over top. Add in another teaspoon of crushed red pepper if desired. Cook for another 2 minutes on medium heat to let the flavors mesh together.
Top with additional Parmesan cheese and basil to serve. Enjoy immediately.
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