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Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta

Sep 23, 2014 · 2 Comments

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Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta - Creamy parmesan tomato sauce with sauteed garlic and a hint of spicy smothering penne noodles for a quick, easy, and amazingly delicious dinner.

Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta - a quick and easy pasta recipe perfect for family dinner.  Creamy tomato sauce with sauteed garlic and a hint of spicy smothering penne noodles for a quick, easy, and amazingly delicious dinner.  This is seriously one of my favorites. I craved this All. The. Time. the last time I was pregnant.

Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta

Pasta! Slip into delicious, creamy carb-overload with this fantastic Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta dish.  It's a great alternative to your traditional spaghetti or mostaccioli.  This Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta has penne noodles covered in a creamy, cheesy, and a little bit spicy tomato sauce.  This is one of my favorites.  Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta is really simple and quick to pull together, but the results are amazing.  I always have the ingredients stashed in my pantry in case I need a meal on the fly.  This is also a terrific freezer meal.  As always, I suggest you double the batch when you make it, and just freeze half of it for another night.

I would like to make one suggestion about the Alfredo sauce.  I've noticed that many store-bought Alfredo sauces have a funky after taste.  I found that the brand sold at Aldi does NOT have that weird taste.  So if you have an Aldi near you, check there for the Alfredo sauce.

If you have small children or you don't like spicy, consider cutting the amount of red pepper flakes in half.

Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta - a quick and easy pasta recipe perfect for family dinner.  Creamy tomato sauce with sauteed garlic and a hint of spicy smothering penne noodles for a quick, easy, and amazingly delicious dinner.  This is seriously one of my favorites. I craved this All. The. Time. the last time I was pregnant.

Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta - a quick and easy pasta recipe perfect for family dinner.  Creamy tomato sauce with sauteed garlic and a hint of spicy smothering penne noodles for a quick, easy, and amazingly delicious dinner.  This is seriously one of my favorites. I craved this All. The. Time. the last time I was pregnant.

Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta - a quick and easy pasta recipe perfect for family dinner.  Creamy tomato sauce with sauteed garlic and a hint of spicy smothering penne noodles for a quick, easy, and amazingly delicious dinner.  This is seriously one of my favorites. I craved this All. The. Time. the last time I was pregnant.

 

Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta Recipe

Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta - a quick and easy pasta recipe perfect for family dinner. Creamy tomato sauce with sauteed garlic and a hint of spicy smothering penne noodles for a quick, easy, and amazingly delicious dinner. This is seriously one of my favorites. I craved this All. The. Time. the last time I was pregnant.

Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta

Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta - Creamy parmesan tomato sauce with sauteed garlic and a hint of spicy smothering penne noodles for a quick, easy, and amazingly delicious dinner.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Calories:
Author: The Gracious Wife

Ingredients

  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 jar of Alfredo sauce
  • 1 24 oz jar of marinara sauce
  • 16 oz box of penne pasta
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Boil penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil. Saute garlic and red pepper flakes in oil, until garlic just starts to brown. Probably no more than 2-3 minutes.
  • Add marinara sauce to skillet first. Stir to combine. Then add the Alfredo, stirring until everything is fully incorporated. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Combine your noodles and sauce in a large bowl or pot.
  • Serve warm. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
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Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta - a quick and easy pasta recipe perfect for family dinner.  Creamy tomato sauce with sauteed garlic and a hint of spicy smothering penne noodles for a quick, easy, and amazingly delicious dinner.  This is seriously one of my favorites. I craved this All. The. Time. the last time I was pregnant.
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  1. Brandi says

    May 23, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    Well, I am trying it now. I have never been to Aldi but I did go to get the Alfredo sauce. But there were several to chose from :/ which one do you use??
    Thank you!!

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    • Michelle says

      May 23, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      Oh no! I've never paid attention. I think it's just the plain one. Not the 5 cheese, or something like that? I'll look for sure next time I'm there! I hope it turned out yummy for you! This is one of our family's favorite dishes!

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