Name: Quinoa Penne with Savory Tomato-Basil Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Quick & Easy
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked quinoa penne pasta (5 cups); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large shallot, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes, drained, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 jar (24 ounces) RAGÚ® Simply Chunky Marinara Pasta Sauce; 1-1/4 cups tightly-packed fresh basil leaves, chopped, divided

Quinoa Penne with Savory Tomato-Basil Sauce

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Servings	Prep Time
6	10minutes

Cook Time

2minutes

Servings	Prep Time
6	10minutes

Cook Time

2minutes

Ingredients

12ounces uncooked quinoa penne pasta (5 cups)
2tablespoons olive oil
1large shallot, chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes, drained, chopped
1/2teaspoon smoked paprika
1jar (24 ounces) RAGÚ SIMPLY® Chunky Marinara Pasta Sauce
1-1/4cups tightly-packed fresh basil leaves, chopped, divided

Instructions

Cook pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add shallots; cook 5-7 min. or until lightly browned stirring frequently. Add garlic, tomatoes and paprika; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in sauce and basil.
Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture. Mix well. Cook 1-2 min. until heated through. Sprinkle with additional basil before serving.

Recipe Notes

Tip: For extra protein, add 1 pound sliced, grilled chicken when stirring in the pasta.