Best Penne Alla Napolitana Recipes

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Provided by Cat Kiselica

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 oz penne pasta
4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
2 Tbsp chopped garlic
1 c sliced or chopped black olives
1 Tbsp dried basil
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 c tomato sauce
1/2 c grated parmesan
1/2 c shredded mozzarella

Steps:

1. Drop penne in boiling, salted water. Return to boil & boil gently for 8-10 mins. (for 'al dente'), or to desired tenderness. Drain; toss with 1 T. of the olive oil. Return to pan & keep warm.
2. Saute garlic slowly in remaining 3 T. of olive oil in large skillet until soft, but not brown. (NOTE: To speed prep time, I typically start this step as pasta is cooking on another burner!)
3. Add sliced/chopped olives, basil, red pepper flakes, & tomato sauce. Stir & heat to simmering. (NOTE: The olive oil will separate & form a 'ring' around pan's edge ... don't worry, this is normal! The oil will incorporate in the next step.)
4. Add grated parmesan, stirring until melted and combined well; repeat with mozzarella. (Provolone goes well with this, too.)
5. Pour over warm pasta & serve!

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Provided by Timothy H.

Categories Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces penne or 2 ounces other small tubular pasta
4 tablespoons virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf, chopped
1 teaspoon bottled red pepper flakes
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Drop penne into kettle of boiling water, return to boil and boil gently for 8 - 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, toss with 1 tablespoons olive oil, return to pan and keep warm.
Sauté garlic slowly in 3 tablespoons olive oil in skillet until softened but not browned. Add olives, basil, red pepper and tomato sauce. Heat. Stir in cheeses and heat, stirring, until chunks begin to melt. Pour over pasta. Pass additional grated Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 1215.4, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 11.3

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Provided by Da Huz

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 carrot, finely diced
2 celery ribs, finely diced
2 lbs tomatoes, food processed to a finely-chopped consistency
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 lb penne
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Fry onion and garlic for 2 minutes in the olive oil. Add the carrot and celery and fry another 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes (with juice) and tomato paste. Simmer 1 hour.
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.
Serve with sauce poured over the pasta. Garnish with basil and parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 134.7, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 9.3