Creamy Tomato Pesto Penne Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Pesto Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Penne pasta; 190 grams Tomato pesto; 1 large brown onion, sliced & quartered; 1/2 cup Pepperoni salami, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup Semi sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup Fresh chopped parsley; 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 tbsp Frozen chopped spinach; 1/3 cup Corn kernels; 400 grams Can chopped tomatoes; 1 tbsp Chicken stock powder; 1 tsp Garlic salt; 1/2 tsp Cracked black pepper; 300 ml Thickened cream

Servings: persons

500 grams Penne pasta
190 grams Tomato pesto
1 large brown onion, sliced & quartered
1/2 cup Pepperoni salami, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Semi sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Fresh chopped parsley
200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tbsp Frozen chopped spinach
1/3 cup Corn kernels
400 grams Can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp Chicken stock powder
1 tsp Garlic salt
1/2 tsp Cracked black pepper
300 ml Thickened cream

1
Prepare veggies.
2
In a large fry pan or pot- add onions, pepperoni and semi sun-dried tomatoes and fry off on medium heat in a little olive oil.
3
When onions have softened add chopped tomatoes, pesto, cream, spinach, corn, stock powder, parsley, Parmesan and seasoning.
4
Bring to boil then reduce heat and allow to simmer (lid off) until sauce thickens slightly.
5
Make sure to stir often.
6
Meanwhile- in another pot, cook your pasta in salted boiling water until El dente.
7
Drain, rinse and stir into sauce and serve with some crusty bread to soak up some of that yummy sauce.
8
Creamy, sweet and probably takes 30 minutes from start to finish- what a ripper!

875

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams Penne pasta, 190 grams Tomato pesto, 1 large brown onion, sliced & quartered, 1/2 cup Pepperoni salami, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato Pesto Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Tomato Pesto Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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