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Light Creamy Penne Pasta
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Light Creamy Penne Pasta
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Potatoes, Pastas and Grains
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Ingredients
- 1 16-oz pkg penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Fustini's Basil Crush olive oil
- 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups half and half, divided
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup Fustini's Citrus Oregano balsamic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan, divided
Ingredients
Directions
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, return to pot.
- Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, saute onion until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Add herbs and salt, cook and stir for 1 minute. Add 1 cup cream, wine, balsamic, and tomato paste, cook and stir until blended.
- Mix flour and remaining 1/2 cup cream until smooth, gradually stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Stir into pasta. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Recipe Note
An adaptation of a heavy cream recipe, this dish is rich and flavorful with a creamy sauce that is light. Adapted from tasteofhome.com