5-Ingredient Tomato Basil Penne
This 5-Ingredient Tomato Basil Penne is a quick, one-pot dinner! The cherry tomatoes & dairy-free cream make the best pasta sauce!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne dry
- 2 tablespoons oil I used avocado oil
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 8 cloves garlic smashed & roughly chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup non-dairy cream unsweetened, see notes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and place the empty pot back on the stove.
- Add the oil to the pot over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently - you can partially cover and/or lower the heat as needed to avoid splattering. The tomatoes should be burst after 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic, salt & pepper to the pot and gently press the tomatoes to release their juices. Toss for 2 minutes or until the garlic is tender. Add the pasta back to the pot with the cream & basil. Toss until the pasta is coated. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot with more fresh basil on top.
Video
Notes
- I know finding non-dairy cream that doesn't have a funky flavor can be hard to find. My favorites are Trader Joe's heavy whipping cream or Ripple non-dairy cream.
- You can definitely add things to this pasta. Throw in some spinach at the end for extra greens. Some vegan parmesan on top would be great too!
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g