--- title: Tomato and Basil Penne date: 2015-05-05T09:00:39Z modified: 2015-05-05T09:09:24Z permalink: "https://www.awesomecuisine.com/recipes/19298/tomato-and-basil-penne/" type: post status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 19298 categories: - Kids - Pasta - Tomato tags: - Kids - Pasta - Tomato - summer featured_image: "https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/tomato_and_basil_penne.jpg" featured_image_alt: Tomato and Basil Penne timestamp: 2015-05-05T09:09:24Z --- A delicious, easy to make pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Great for a quick lunch, dinner or evening snack. ![Tomato and Basil Penne](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/tomato_and_basil_penne.jpg) **Ingredients:** Penne Pasta – 150 gms Olive Oil – 1 tblsp Tomatoes – 500 gms, sliced Sea Salt – 3/4 tblsp Basil Leaves – 2 tblsp, torn Parsley – 1/2 tsp, finely chopped Almonds – 2 tblsp, chopped, toasted Parmesan Cheese – handful, grated, to garnish **Method:** 1\. Cook the pasta until al dente in slightly salted water as per packet instructions. 2\. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. 3\. Add the tomato and sprinkle salt on top. 4\. Saute for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tomatoes have a saucy consistency. 5\. Add the basil and parsley leaves. 6\. Stir gently. 7\. Drain the pasta and add to the pan. 8\. Mix well until evenly combined. 9\. Switch off the flame. 10\. Garnish with almonds and cheese. 11\. Serve at once.