tomato basil pasta

How To Make tomato basil pasta

• 1

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile add oil to a saucepan.
• 2

  Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender. Stir in the tomato paste. Add the heavy cream.
• 3

  Add the Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and cook until melted add the oregano. Drain the pasta reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
• 4

  Add the penne to the sauce and use a little pasta water to help the sauce adhere to the pasta. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
• 5

  Stir in the basil and serve
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