FRESH TOMATO AND GARLIC PENNE

Fresh Tomato and Garlic Penne image

This quick and easy pasta dish explodes with fresh flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 ounces)
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pound roma (plum) tomato, coarsely chopped (6 medium)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in basil, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Serve sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 97 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg