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Easy Penne with Rosé Sauce

quick and easy family favourite!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28 ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Reggiano grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook 3-4 minutes.
    Add in garlic and continue to cook on medium heat for an additional 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn your garlic or onions- reduce heat if necessary.
  • Add in can of San Marzano tomatoes, including all sauce. With your hands, gently crush the tomates into the sauce. Stir and reduce heat. Let sauce simmer for 30 minutes, covered.
  • In the meantime, cook pasta according to directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
    When sauce is ready, turn off heat and using an immersion blender, blend tomatoes completely into sauce. This should take 1-2 minutes only as everything is already well cooked. Add in cream and stir. Season to taste and then add in Parmesan Reggiano. Stir well.
  • Mix pasta and sauce, using reserved pasta water as needed. Top with fresh basil and serve. immediately.