Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing collection of penne pasta recipes, each offering a unique burst of flavor. From the classic combination of tomatoes, pancetta, and red pepper to the creamy delight of pesto and sun-dried tomatoes, these dishes promise to tantalize your taste buds. Vegetarian enthusiasts will delight in the vibrant flavors of roasted vegetables and tangy goat cheese, while seafood lovers will relish the succulent shrimp and briny artichoke hearts. With options ranging from quick and easy weekday meals to impressive dinner party centerpieces, our penne recipes cater to every occasion and skill level.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA WITH PANCETTA AND TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the pancetta to a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and saute until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato puree. Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Season the sauce with salt, to taste.
- Meanwhile, boil the linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Toss the linguine with the sauce in the skillet, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid until the pasta is moist but being careful not to dilute the sauce. Toss with the cheese. Season with salt, to taste.
PENNE WITH TOMATOES AND PANCETTA
This pasta with tomato sauce gets more oomph from pancetta and cannellini beans.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add onions, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onions are golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Seed tomatoes, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add reserved tomato juice and carrots to the pan. Cook until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low; add tomatoes, beans, and chopped sage. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil; add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pasta; cook until al dente. Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Fry sage leaves until they begin to curl. Blot on paper towels. Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Add sauce; toss to combine. Top with fried sage and Parmesan.
RED PEPPER PENNE WITH CHERRY TOMATO PUTTANESCA
Puttanesca sauce, or "streetwalkers' sauce," is a favorite in our house, but the women that made this sauce famous (or infamous) probably didn't have to walk too many streets to lure in their customers. They simply put the ingredients for this sauce in clay pots and let the sauce bake in the windows of their houses all day before tossing the tomato and anchovies with pasta. No one knows if the men came in for the ladies or the sauce--my bet is they had hopes of getting truly lucky and enjoying both. Regardless of its history, you do feel naughty when you eat this spicy, salty, wildly delicious concoction.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil (4 turns of the pan) over medium heat. Add the anchovies, cover the pan with a splatter screen or lid, and shake until the anchovies begin to break up. Reduce the heat a bit, uncover, and stir until the anchovies melt into the oil. Add the garlic and chiles and stir for 2 minutes. Add the vermouth.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet, then add the olives and capers. Add the basil and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes to break down the tomatoes. Add chicken stock if liquid gets too low.
- To serve, cook 1 pound pasta to al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Toss together the sauce, starchy water, parsley, Parmesan and pasta.
ROASTED TOMATO AND PANCETTA PENNE
Salty pancetta adds a deliciously meaty bite to this roasted tomato sauce that comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes with onion, oil, and red-pepper flakes; season, and top with pancetta. Roast at 450 degrees until tomatoes burst, 20 minutes, rotating pan once. Cook pound penne, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Toss penne with tomato mixture, parsley, and pasta water; season.
PASTA ALLA VODKA
There's no need to order takeout from your neighborhood restaurant when this beloved, easy-to-assemble Italian-American classic gets dinner on the table in no time. Adding pancetta brings a salty smokiness, but if you leave it out, you're still in for a quick and flavorful dish. If you're feeling ambitious, the pasta is delightful with Caesar salad or garlic bread, but it's also satisfying enough to take centerstage. Put on some Puccini, open up a bottle of red and you're guaranteed a more relaxed dining experience than the one you might get at the local red-and-white checkered-tablecloth joint.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water). Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Heat the oil in a deep 12-inch skillet or pot over medium. Add the pancetta, if using, and fry until crispy, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-low, add the vodka and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and then fill the can halfway with water and swish it around to loosen up any leftover tomatoes; add a quarter to half of the water to the pan. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 minutes, and season with salt and pepper. If you prefer your sauce a little looser, go ahead and add the remaining water and simmer 2 to 3 minutes more. Reduce heat to low, add the cream and cook, stirring, until the sauce becomes an even pinkish-rust color, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup cheese; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls, top with additional cheese, if desired, and sprinkle with the oregano and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 691 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
PENNE WITH TOMATOES, PANCETTA, AND RED PEPPER
Pancetta makes this pasta really special. From The Joy of Pasta by Joe Famularo and Louise Imperiale. Serve with a dry red wine.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 38m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet heat butter and oil and saute pancetta until they brown, about four minutes.
- Add onion and cook for four more minutes, until opaque.
- Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the oil and pancetta fat separate from the tomatoes; you will be able to see this quite clearly. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile cook the penne until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
- Add 1/3 of sauce and mix well. Transfer to large serving platter. Pour remaining sauce over all. Sprinkle cheese and parsley over all.
PENNE PASTA WITH PEPPERS
This excellent and easy recipe can be topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese to add some extra zest. Enjoy with some garlic bread for a light meal, if desired.
Provided by Donna Lasater
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and saute for 10 minutes or until tender. Pour this vegetable mixture over cooked pasta and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 9.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
PENNE WITH PANCETTA, ONION AND TOMATO
Make and share this Penne With Pancetta, Onion and Tomato recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GrillKing
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Penne and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large saute pan. Add garlic and saute until golden. Add pancetta (or bacon) along with its juices and onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until onions are soft. Add rosemary, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper and stir for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and simmer for 6-7 minutes. Swirl butter into sauce.
- Add drained pasta to sauce and cook over low heat for 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly absorbed by the pasta.
- Sprinkle in parsley and cheese. Toss together and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 855, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 1094.9, Carbohydrate 116, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 14.1, Protein 16.6
PENNE WITH PANCETTA AND TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Pork Tomato Sauté Super Bowl Quick & Easy Basil Bacon White Wine Winter Potluck Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pancetta in large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. Add olive oil and garlic to pancetta drippings and sauté 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juices, wine, and cream. Bring sauce to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup basil. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta and divide among 4 plates. Spoon sauce over pasta. Sprinkle pasta with pancetta and remaining 1/4 cup basil and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe tomatoes, flavorful pancetta, and a good quality olive oil will make all the difference in this dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the pancetta and vegetables, make sure to give them enough space so that they can brown properly.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Add the pasta to the sauce: Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the sauce and toss to coat. This will help the pasta absorb all of the delicious flavors of the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, garnish the dish with fresh basil or parsley. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
This penne with tomatoes, pancetta, and red pepper is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is packed with flavor and is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden. So next time you are looking for a simple but delicious pasta dish, give this recipe a try.
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