PENNE WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND TWO CHEESES

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Penne With Tomatoes, Basil and Two Cheeses image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 main-course servings, 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound penne
1/4 pound Emmenthaler cheese
1/2 pound mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup shredded basil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring six quarts salted water to a rolling boil with one tablespoon olive oil. Add the penne and cook until al dente.
  • While the penne is cooking, cut the cheeses into half-inch cubes. Chop the tomatoes.
  • Put a layer of cheese and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drain the penne, then add it to the bowl with the remaining olive oil, cheese, tomatoes and basil. Mix ingredients well, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve. No Parmesan is needed with this dish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 821, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 780 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ali Bai
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Not a fan of this penne dish. The sauce was too acidic and the pasta was undercooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Abdellah Hammou
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This penne dish is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is always cooked perfectly.


George Mvuleni
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This is my favorite penne dish recipe. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I love that this dish is so easy to make, too.


FREDY SOSA
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This penne dish was a disappointment. The sauce was too watery and the pasta was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


ianna imoter
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I love this penne dish! The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish for guests.


Cason Clark
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This recipe was a bit of a letdown. The sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


meraj meraj
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This penne dish is a regular in my meal rotation. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The creamy tomato sauce is the star of the show, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly.


Theresa Ward
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Not a fan of this penne dish. The sauce was too acidic and the pasta was undercooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Abdulsalaam Babatunde
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This penne dish is my go-to weeknight meal. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. My family loves the flavorful sauce and the perfectly cooked pasta.


SmartGuds Unbox
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I made this penne dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the creamy tomato sauce and the gooey cheese. I will definitely be making this dish again for future potlucks.


denise mcbride
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was too watery and the pasta was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Jasmine Fielder
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I've made this penne dish several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that this dish is so easy to make, too.


Ayesha Siddika
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This penne dish was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Liviu Staiculescu
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The sauce was incredibly flavorful and the pasta was perfectly al dente. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Tafadzwa Gwenhure
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


King Hasan
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Easy and delicious! I made this penne dish for a weeknight dinner and it was a huge success. My family loved the creamy tomato sauce and the gooey cheese.


Githa Roy
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This penne dish was a hit! The combination of tomatoes, basil, and two cheeses created a delicious and flavorful meal. I especially liked the addition of Parmesan cheese, which added a nutty and salty flavor to the dish.