Steps to Make Penne Basil Pesto Pasta

Penne Pasta Skillet

Enjoy proper pasta as italians do.

Recipe Summary Penne Pasta Skillet

A hearty and tasty dish that can be ready in about an hour. For a little kick, add red pepper flakes after serving.

Ingredients | Penne Basil Pesto Pasta

1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 pounds kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise

2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise

2 yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise

1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil

½ cup white wine

1 teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon oregano

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add kielbasa and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute until vegetables soften, 5 to 6 minutes.

Add tomatoes, wine, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes. Add cooked pasta and simmer for 10 more minutes.

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

You can prepare this in an electric skillet if you'd like.

Info | Penne Basil Pesto Pasta

prep: 25 mins cook: 40 mins total: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings

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