Penne with Tomatoes, Olives and Two Cheeses Recipe

Name: Penne with Tomatoes, Olives and Two Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper; 2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 1 pound penne or rigatoni; 2 1/2 cups packed grated Havarti cheese; 1/3 cup sliced pitted brine-cured olives (such as Kalamata); 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 pound penne or rigatoni
2 1/2 cups packed grated Havarti cheese
1/3 cup sliced pitted brine-cured olives (such as Kalamata)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

1
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Mix in tomatoes, dried basil and crushed red pepper.
4
Bring to boil, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon.
5
Add broth; bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium; simmer and mixture thickens to chunky sauce and is reduced to 6 cups, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
(Can be made 2 days ahead.
9
Cover and chill.
10
Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
11
Preheat oven to 375F.
12
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
13
Drain well.
14
Return pasta to same pot.
15
Toss with 3 tablespoons oil.
16
Pour sauce over and toss to blend.
17
Mix in Havarti cheese.
18
Transfer pasta to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
19
Sprinkle with olives, then Parmesan.
20
Bake until pasta is heated through, about 30 minutes.
21
Sprinkle with basil.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 3 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained, and more.

Yes, Penne with Tomatoes, Olives and Two Cheeses 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.

Penne with Tomatoes, Olives and Two Cheeses

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions