Blushing Penne Pasta

Submitted by mums the word

"This pasta has a beautiful blush colour and the taste is fabulous. A little gem I found in the Taste of Home. Had to estimate the amount of pasta as it called for 1/2 package. I have also added shrimp or mussels to this on occasion."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (350 g) box penne pasta
• 1⁄2 cup onion, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup half-and-half cream (divided 1/4 C)
• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

directions

1. Cook penne as per package directions.
2. In large skillet over medium heat, cook onions in butter for 8-10 minute
3. Add thyme, basil, salt and cook 1 minute longer.
4. Add 1/2 C cream, broth and tomato paste.
5. Cook and stir until well blended.
6. Combine flour and remaining 1/4 C cream until smooth.
7. Gradually stir into onion mixture.
8. Bring to boil, cook and stir continuously for 2 minutes to thicken.
9. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
10. Toss with noodles and additional Parmesan.

Reviews

[HEP MEP]

Easy to make and it had a nice flavor, although none of us really raved about it. I made mine meatless, so maybe next time I'll try it with some ground chicken or something. Thanks.

 

[Jen Wiehl]

Buy bottled pasta sauce again after eating this?? This was absolutely fantastic and I did end up using just over half of a box of penne pasta that was over 400 g. The one thing I really had to change was the onion. When I went to retrieve it, i realized I was out. So, trying to think quickly, I used 4 tablespoons of butter and about 5 small garlic cloves diced up. I sauteed the garlic in the butter and added some onion powder. Then, I followed the rest of the recipe exactly as stated. It was soooo good and while I'm an onion lover, I don't know that I'd go back to the original way you posted it because we're garlicd lovers even more. I servfed this with homemade garlic bread and next time will either have steamed brocolli or a salad. This recipe definiteloy went into the "keeper" category. I can't wait to experiment with putting shrimp or even grilled chicken breast in it.

 

[Sassy J]

This pasta dish is simple, fresh tasting and very satisfying. Enjoyed by all.

 

[AZPARZYCH]

Chose to make this knowing I had tons of boxed pasta...apparently every kind except penne! Made with veggie farfalle and it was amazing! I decreased the amount of thyme and basil so my boys wouldn't freak out on the amount of "green stuff" and it still had wonderful flavor. I loved that it was made and on the table in less than 30 minutes. Will be making this again and again! Made for PAC Spring 2014.

 

[Sydney Mike]

Made this as given & it was wonderfully flavorful, so I'll be keeping the recipe around! I like the idea of, now & then, adding some meat to it, & since I almost always have shredded chicken in the freezer . . . ! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Made & reviewed in the special event All Aboard the L-O-V-E Train!]