Jamis Marinara Sauce W Penne Pasta Recipes

SAUSAGE & PENNE MARINARA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper in oil over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings; heat through., Drain pasta; toss with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

PENNE WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente - tender but not mushy. Set a colander in the sink and drain the penne.
• Transfer the penne to the sauce and toss. Add the Parmesan, season with pepper, and stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the basil leaves, and serve. Pass more Parmesan at the table.
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• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, their juice, and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook covered, for 10 minutes. Add the herbs and chopped fresh tomatoes, if using, and simmer for a few more minutes until fresh tomatoes are cooked through.
• Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper, to taste. Use now, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
• Cook's note: For more texture add seeded chopped tomatoes at the end. Also add fresh chopped herbs for a fuller herb flavor.
• Yield: about 3 1/2 cups

PENNE WITH ROASTED PEPPER MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and garlic; sauté for 6 minutes or until tender.
• Add bell peppers and the next 5 ingredients (bell peppers through tomatoes); bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; stir in oil.
• Serve over pasta.

CHEF JOHN'S PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon and rosemary sprig with olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until bacon renders its fat but is not crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour vodka into the skillet, standing back to avoid any flare-ups. Raise heat to high and continue to cook until the vodka reduces to about 2 tablespoons.
• Pour heavy cream into skillet, stir briefly, and add black pepper; bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until sauce has slightly reduced, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix marinara sauce and water into cream mixture and bring to a simmer. Lower heat and simmer sauce 20 to 25 minutes to blend flavors.
• Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still chewy, about 10 minutes; drain and return to pot. Pour sauce over penne and stir to combine. Turn off heat, cover pot with a lid, and let stand 5 minutes for pasta to absorb sauce. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

JAMI'S MARINARA SAUCE W/ PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, brown sausage and beef.
• Add onion just before meats are completely bowned.
• Continue to cook meats until the juices have evaporated, depending on the fat content of the beef you may need to drain the meats to keep them from over cooking.
• Add garlic and saute 1 - 2 min, just to start the cooking process.
• Add Wine to deglaze the pan.
• Add Tomatoe Sauce & Paste.
• Add remaining ingredients minus the pasta and allow to simmer on low for at least an hour.
• Cook Pasta according to directions, drain.
• Toss Pasta and Sauce, serve with garlic bread and top with Parmesean Cheese if desired.