Penne Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 12 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 3 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 jars Newman's Own Marinara (23.5 Oz Jars); 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Basil; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Oregano; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Parsley; 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage Links Or Ground Suasage; 2 boxes Penne Pasta (1 Pound Boxes); 2 pounds Grilled Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (optional For Serving); 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

12 cloves Garlic, Peeled
3 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 jars Newman's Own Marinara (23.5 Oz Jars)
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Basil
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Parsley
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper
1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage Links Or Ground Suasage
2 boxes Penne Pasta (1 Pound Boxes)
2 pounds Grilled Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (optional For Serving)
1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Mince your garlic, grate on a fine microplane or grind in a food processor.
2
The garlic needs to be very small, almost paste-like.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large pot.
5
Add the garlic and cook for 5-10 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
6
Watch the garlic carefully, if it burns you have to start over.
7
Add the marinara sauce, basil, oregano, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes.
8
Stir to combine.
9
The sauce will seem very oily but this is what you want.
10
Add salt and pepper.
11
If using suasage links cut each link into 1/2 inch pieces.
12
If you are using ground sausage, roll the meat into tiny 1/2 inch balls.
13
Drop the suasage into the sauce and simmer for at least 3 hours, stirring occationally.
14
The longer this cooks the better.
15
When ready to eat boil penne according to package directions.
16
To serve: Plate the penne and ladle on the sauce, top with Parmesan cheese and a grilled chicken breast if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 cloves Garlic, Peeled, 3 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 jars Newman's Own Marinara (23.5 Oz Jars), 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Basil, and more.

Yes, 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.

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