One-Pot Penne with Tomatoes, Zucchini and Parmesan

Penne cook together with tomatoes, zucchini and onion in just one pot, so the sauce forms right on the pasta. Finally, Parmesan and fresh basil add flavor, and there is minimal washing up.

By yumbelo · 4 servings · 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pc Onion
• 2 pc Garlic cloves
• 2 pc Zucchini
• 250 g Cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 400 g Penne
• 1 can Chopped tomatoes (can, 400 g)
• 700 ml Water
• 60 g Parmesan
• 1 bunch Basil
• Salt
• Black pepper

Method

1. Finely dice the onion and garlic. Cut the zucchini into half slices and halve the cherry tomatoes.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot with a lid over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic in it for about 2 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the zucchini and fry for about 3 minutes, stirring.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and water to the pot, season with salt and bring to a boil.
5. Add the penne unbroken to the liquid, cover and simmer over medium heat for about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir every few minutes until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened and become creamy.
6. Finely grate the Parmesan and tear the basil. Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the Parmesan and season with pepper.
7. Sprinkle the One-Pot Penne with basil and serve immediately.