Penne Pasta With Tomatoes, Herbs And Blue Cheese

Name: Penne Pasta With Tomatoes, Herbs And Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente (I use whole wheat pasta); 8 ounces blue cheese, half crumbled finely,the other half crumbled into larger pieces (I use reduced fat blue cheese); 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente (I use whole wheat pasta)
8 ounces blue cheese, half crumbled finely,the other half crumbled into larger pieces (I use reduced fat blue cheese)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
salt
pepper

1
Saute the diced onion in olive oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent.
2
Add the minced garlic and saute one minute longer.
3
Add the tomatoes with juices, red wine and dried oregano to the onion-garlic mixture and simmer until most of the juices are gone, about 8-10 minutes.
4
Add the salt and pepper to taste and reduce heat to low.
5
Simmer covered, on very low heat, while the Penne Pasta is cooking, about 8 minutes.
6
Add the crumbled blue cheese and half of the fresh basil to the sauce mixture.
7
Stir until the sauce has become creamy.
8
Pour the tomato sauce over the hot cooked pasta and toss with the remaining fresh basil.
9
Spoon pasta into serving bowl and garnish with whole fresh basil leaves.

777

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 6 cloves garlic, minced, 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Penne Pasta With Tomatoes, Herbs And Blue Cheese 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!