Basil Lovers Tomato Cream Penne

Name: Basil Lovers Tomato Cream Penne
Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta; 3 ounces pancetta, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 3/4 cup torn basil leaves, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

16 ounces penne pasta
3 ounces pancetta, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 cup torn basil leaves, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1

Cook Penne as directed, drain and return to pot.
2

While Pasta cooks, heat pancetta in large skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pancetta from skillet and set aside. Heat oil in same skillet; saute garlic for 30 seconds.
3

Stir in Marinara and wine; bring to boil. Simmer 4 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat; stir in half and half, then 1/2 cup basil, salt and pepper.
4

Add sauce to Penne; toss. Transfer into platter and top with pancetta and remaining basil.