Basil Lovers Tomato Cream Penne
- 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
- Cook Penne as directed, drain and return to pot.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add sauce to Penne; toss. Transfer into platter and top with pancetta and remaining basil.
penne pasta, pancetta, olive oil, garlic, marinara sauce, white wine, cream, torn basil, salt, ground black pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/basil-lovers-tomato-cream-penne-145720 (may not work)