Serves 4
20 min
Skillet Penne with Tomatoes & Gouda
Recipe GLPRb526b2b5a48c74
A vibrant one-skillet pasta dish featuring tender penne coated in a garlicky tomato sauce, finished with a golden crust of melted Gouda cheese. This easy weeknight meal brings together simple ingredients in a warm, comforting dish that serves four.
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Ingredients
1 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2 cups coarsely shredded Gouda cheese
Directions
Cook the penne according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
Preheat your broiler to high.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just golden but not browned.
Add the canned tomatoes with their juices, Italian herb seasoning, and crushed red pepper to the skillet. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Simmer for approximately 8 minutes, using a wooden spoon to gently break up the whole tomatoes as they cook. The sauce will reduce and thicken slightly.
Carefully stir the cooked penne into the tomato sauce, tossing thoroughly until every piece of pasta is well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Generously scatter the shredded Gouda cheese evenly over the top of the pasta mixture. Place the skillet under the preheated broiler and broil for 6 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Carefully remove the skillet from the broiler and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Divide among serving bowls and serve while hot.
