Recipes Main Dishes Pasta Tomato Basil Penne Pasta 4.4 (249) 186 Reviews 43 Photos This penne pasta is a Mediterranean-style family staple. Use 2 tablespoons olive oil if basil oil is unavailable. Submitted by Elisa Stamm Updated on April 23, 2024 Save Rate Print Share 43 43 43 43 43 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta 1 tablespoon basil oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat both oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in pepper Jack, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios When cheese begins to melt, mix in cooked penne pasta. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Season with fresh basil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 502 Calories 25g Fat 47g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 502 % Daily Value * Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 58mg 19% Sodium 462mg 20% Total Carbohydrate 47g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 2g Protein 24g 48% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Calcium 474mg 36% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 311mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved