Penne Pasta With Tomatoes, Herbs And Blue Cheese

Penne Pasta With Tomatoes, Herbs And Blue Cheese


1. Saute the diced onion in olive oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent.

2. Add the minced garlic and saute one minute longer.

3. Add the tomatoes with juices, red wine and dried oregano to the onion-garlic mixture and simmer until most of the juices are gone, about 8-10 minutes.

4. Add the salt and pepper to taste and reduce heat to low.

5. Simmer covered, on very low heat, while the Penne Pasta is cooking, about 8 minutes.

6. Add the crumbled blue cheese and half of the fresh basil to the sauce mixture.

7. Stir until the sauce has become creamy.

8. Pour the tomato sauce over the hot cooked pasta and toss with the remaining fresh basil.

9. Spoon pasta into serving bowl and garnish with whole fresh basil leaves.

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