Penne Pasta

Penne Pasta

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 6 -8  cups water
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 250  g penne pasta
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 6  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 200  g  whole stewed tomatoes, chopped
• 500  ml  all purpose  cream
• 1  chicken bouillon cube
• 2  tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 -4  tablespoons mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 3 -4  tablespoons gouda cheese, cubed

Directions

1. Make the pasta. In a large stockpot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add penne pasta and let pasta cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
2. Make the sauce. In a deep saucepan, heat olive oil and saute garlic, onions, and tomatoes until tender. Add all-purpose cream and chicken broth cube. Stir for 5 minutes then add basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Simmer for about 1 minute then blend in mozzarella and gouda cheeses. Stir mixture until sauce becomes stringy (about one minute). Toss cooked past into sauce and mix well. Serve immediately with garlic bread.