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Penne with marinara sauce

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Ingredients

  • For the penne:

  • 450g penne
  • Salt
  • 1 recipe Quick marinara sauce, recipe follows
  • Freshly Technique: Grate Shredding a large ingredient to produce small, evenly-sized morsels. You can grate ingredients using a grating disc fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
  • Basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

  • For the quick marinara sauce:

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, Technique: Dicing Cutting a larger piece of food into even cube-shaped pieces. I know this Teach me, please diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped
  • 795g whole, peeled, tinned tomatoes, Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped or crushed by hand
  • Fresh thyme sprig
  • Fresh basil sprig
  • 3 plum tomatoes, Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped (optional)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Use imperial measurements

Method

How to make Penne with marinara sauce

1) Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente - tender but not mushy.

2) Set a colander in the sink and drain the penne.

3) Transfer the penne to the sauce and toss. Add the Parmesan, season with pepper, and stir to combine.

4)Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the basil leaves, and serve. Pass more Parmesan at the table.

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Quick marinara sauce:

1) Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

2) Add the tomatoes, their juice, and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook covered, for 10 minutes.

3) Add the herbs and Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped fresh tomatoes, if using, and simmer for a few more minutes until fresh tomatoes are cooked through.

4) Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper, to taste. Use now, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Cook's note: For more texture add seeded Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped tomatoes at the end. Also add fresh Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped herbs for a fuller herb flavour.