One Pot Penne Pomodoro is an easy pasta recipe in a light buttery tomato broth. As the penne cooks it forms it’s own sauce, all in one pot! A pasta pomodoro recipe that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Penne Pomodoro
There's a trend happening on Pinterest and I'm hopping on the bandwagon! One pot recipes!
Just combine uncooked pasta and all the other ingredients in a pot, cook and serve!
And so I created my Penne Pomodoro recipe, a pasta that's flavored in a light buttery tomato broth with garlic, onion and lots of tomatoes.
As the penne cooks it forms it's own sauce, all in one pot, creating a fabulous, quick and light pomodoro penne!
Anytime fresh tomatoes are involved, and the recipe is Italian, you've got yourself a pomodoro recipe.
And I truly love making this pasta al pomodoro recipe on a warm summer day for several reasons.
- This recipe cooks quickly on the stove top so you're in and out of the kitchen quickly
- No need to turn on a hot oven
- It cooks up into a light and brothy pasta dish that's not too heavy for a hot summer evening meal
- It is flavored with fresh plum tomatoes of the season
- Just add a salad and you're all set
Our Penne Pomodoro pasta is absolutely perfect for Meatless Monday. And actually it's perfect for any day and rather amazing too!
Because, really now, when you can make a one pot penne pasta this quickly, have just one pot to clean and it tastes fabulously delicious, dinner doesn’t get much better than this!
If you're craving another pomodoro recipe then Chicken Pomodoro, Roasted Fennel Pomodoro and Zucchini Noodles Pomodoro are what you'll be wanting to whip up next!
What is pasta al pomodoro?
In Italian, pomodoro means tomato. Pasta al pomodoro is an Italian recipe when pasta is prepared using fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil and other seasonings to make a pasta dish.
This type of pasta recipe is supposed to be quick to make with a light brothy tomato sauce and not a pasta dish with a heavy tomato sauce that could take hours to cook.
How to make penne al pomodoro
Scroll down for the full pomodoro penne recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- In pot with tall sides combine pasta, chopped tomatoes, water, diced tomatoes with their juices, butter, garlic, basil, kosher salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Boil 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and a brothy sauce has formed, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Stir in chopped fresh basil before serving
- Substitute white wine for some of the water
- Make with 1 pint of grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- Top with cooked shrimp or cooked sliced chicken
- Use a combination of red and yellow plum tomatoes
Ingredients for pasta with tomatoes
- penne pasta – a popular short pasta
- plum tomatoes – type of tomato used for making sauce
- water – helps to hydrate the pasta
- canned diced tomatoes – for added tomato flavor and texture
- butter – makes a light buttery sauce and adds flavor
- garlic – gives fabulous flavor
- dried basil - an aromatic Italian herb with a balance of sweet and savory notes
- kosher salt – makes the flavors pop
- pepper – for a touch of heat
- Parmesan cheese – adds salty notes
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- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 4 plum tomatoes, chopped, 2 cups OR 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
- 4 Tbs. butter
- 1 Tbs. chopped garlic, about 4 large cloves
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- shaved Parmesan cheese
- thinly sliced fresh basil leaves , Serving Suggestion
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In a pot with tall sides, preferably a non-stick pot, combine pasta, chopped tomatoes, water, diced tomatoes with their juices, butter, garlic, basil, kosher salt and pepper.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Boil 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and a brothy sauce has formed, stirring occasionally.
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Serve with shaved Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
Makes 4 servings, about 8 cups
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Stir in chopped fresh basil before serving
- Substitute white wine for some of the water
- Make recipe with 1 pint of grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- Top with cooked shrimp or cooked sliced chicken
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