Fresh Tomato & Courgette Penne
This dish is a delightful combination of tender courgettes, juicy tomatoes, and creamy crème fraîche, all tossed together with penne pasta. The sweet flavors of the tomatoes contrast perfectly with the savory garlic, creating a deliciously comforting pasta dish that is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. With a hint of fresh basil to brighten the flavors, this recipe is a simple yet satisfying meal that is perfect for any day of the week.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 200g baby courgettes , sliced on the diagonal
- 4 large tomatoes (about 400g in total)
- 200g penne
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- pinch of sugar (optional)
- 2 tbsp crème fraîche
- small bunch basil , torn
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the courgettes for 4-5 mins until softened. You may need to do this in 2 batches, depending on the size of your pan. Remove and set aside.
- While the courgettes cook, boil the tomatoes for 15 secs in the water you will cook the pasta in, then plunge them into a bowl of cold water. Remove the skins and seeds, and chop the flesh. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook following pack instructions.
- Add the tomatoes and garlic to the courgette pan. Cook on a high heat until the tomatoes start to break down. Taste and season, adding the sugar if it needs it.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some of the water, and tip it back into the pan. Add the tomatoes and courgettes, crème fraîche and basil, adding a little of the pasta water if necessary to moisten.
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 587 calories
- Fat Content: 22 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 8 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 82 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 10 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 17 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.1 milligram of sodium
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