Penne with Quick Tomato Mushroom Sauce
- Servings: 6
Penne with Quick Tomato Mushroom Sauce is the perfect weeknight dinner. Simple yet flavorful, this dish will satisfy your pasta cravings.
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INGREDIENTS:
| 16 oz | San Giorgio® Penne Rigate |
| 2 Tbsps | olive oil |
| 1 large | onion, diced |
| 8 oz | sliced fresh mushrooms |
| 4 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 1/3 cup | dry red wine |
| 1/2 cup | fresh oregano, chopped |
| 1 can | (28 oz) crushed tomatoes |
| 1/2 cup | fresh basil leaves, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | grated Parmesan cheese |
| coarse salt | |
| freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
DIRECTIONS:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and sauté about 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add mushrooms and stir for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic, and stir for another 1 to 2 minutes (do not burn garlic) or until fragrant. Add wine, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in oregano and tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- After simmering sauce, add basil at the end and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Spoon sauce over cooked pasta and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
