Tom's Penne with Fresh Tomato Recipe

Name: Tom's Penne with Fresh Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large red ripe tomatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds); 4 cloves garlic, whole,peeled; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ cup fresh basil leaf, coarsly chopped; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 34 lb penne; 14 lb Fontina cheese, freshly grated; ½ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; ¼ cup fresh black olives, sliced; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Core and chop tomatoes into 1 inch pieces.
2
Place into large bowl.
3
Add garlic cloves, red pepper, basil, salt and pepper,olives and olive oil.
4
Let stand at room temperature several hours.
5
Cook Penne till al dente.
6
Grate Fontina and Parmesan.
7
Spoon off 1/4 cup of surface oil from the tomato mixture, and add to drained penne.
8
Toss gently to mix.
9
To this, add Parmesan and toss.
10
Then add tomato mixture and toss.
11
Then add the Fontina and toss.
12
Pick out garlic cloves, and serve in soup bowls.
13
Have a good crusty Italian bread to mop.

6729

kcal

Calories

559

Fat

Carbs

402

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large red ripe tomatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), 4 cloves garlic, whole,peeled, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ cup fresh basil leaf, coarsly chopped, and more.

Yes, Tom's Penne with Fresh Tomato 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!

Tom's Penne with Fresh Tomato

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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