Simmer Sauce: Pour in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld. Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet.

Here’s the perfect excuse to bring together a group of friends. It’s one of my favorite dishes for easy entertaining, and it always received raves. I accompany the pasta with artisan bread and ...

Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 pound penne, or other pasta shape of choice; 2 cups tomato sauce or puréed tomatoes; ¼ cup vodka or ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (see note above) ...

Penne, and most other pasta shapes, are made with durum wheat flour, a hardy grain that creates a sturdy noodle that's very forgiving, even if you can’t get to the pot right when the timer goes off.

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish; 2 ounces diced pancetta; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes ...

Here's the perfect excuse to bring together a group of friends. It's one of my favorite dishes for easy entertaining, and it always received raves. I accompany the pasta with artisan bread and a ...

Prepare pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, brown sausage, breaking it into some smaller pieces and some larger chunks. When cooked through, add tomato sauce and bring to a ...

To say I excel at overthinking would be an understatement. Even the simplest thing — say, a pasta dish — can inspire a cascade of thoughts. Which brings me to this recipe. I overthought… ...

Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp.

Penne With Triple Tomato Sauce. From Food & Wine. Ingredients. 1 pound penne 2 medium tomatoes (5 ounces each), cut into 1-inch dice 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained ...