Pasta Napolitana with Penne

Name: Pasta Napolitana with Penne
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 serves

Chef Adam Swanson brings his passion for Italian cooking to the table with a timeless favourite – Penne Napolitana, made with San Remo pasta. This comforting classic celebrates the rich simplicity of ripe cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil, all brought together to coat perfectly cooked penne. It’s a dish that proves less is more – hearty, wholesome, and packed with flavour. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a Sunday staple, Adam’s version of Napolitana is authentic, satisfying, and ready in no time!

prep time

5

minuti
cook time

10

minuti
serves

5

people

Ingredients

San Remo Penne 500g
4 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
1 punnet cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
1 jar of tomato passata
½ cup parmesan, grated
Salt and pepper

Method

Cook pasta as per packet directions.
Heat a pan on low and add olive oil, basil and garlic.
Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add 1 cup of pasta water to the pan and pour in passata. Bring to a medium boil.
Simmer and cook for 10 minutes, then add salt and pepper to taste.
Add pasta in with the sauce straight from the pot and mix.
Add parmesan over the top and serve and enjoy with family and friends!