Blushing Penne Pasta

Name: Blushing Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided; 1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

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Prep:15minCook:15min

I reworked this recipe from an original that called for vodka and heavy whipping cream. My friends and family had a hard time believing a sauce this rich, flavorful and creamy could be light. —Margaret Wilson, Hemet, California

Updated at: Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:47:47 GMT