Basil Lovers Tomato Cream Penne

A wonderfully easy pasta dish!!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Cook Penne as directed, drain and return to pot.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Add sauce to Penne; toss. Transfer into platter and top with pancetta and remaining basil.