Inna’s Culinary Inventions

Everyone has their favorite tried and true recipe for their favorite meal. Well, this is mine. Francis and I LOVE penne. It’s our favorite. I love the texture of it and the taste. This recipe, though I keep changing just a little, has been my “what to make when I don’t know WHAT to make” recipe for two years now and has never failed me. Plus, it takes only ten minutes to make, which is always a plus!

Inna’s Classic Penne

Ingredients

2Tbsp EVOO
2 garli cloves, minced
One package grape tomatoes
One 14.5 oz caan diced tomatoes
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup white cooking wine
spices (garlic powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes)
Handful of fresh basil
Shredded mozzarella (as much as you like) 

Heat 2tbsp of EVOO for two minutes on med-high. When hot, add garlic and red  pepper flakes. Cook
until garlic is just starting to become a little brown and add tomatoes and spices. Push down on
the grape tomatoeswith the back of a wooden spoon so their juices come out.  After 2 more min,
add white wine and vegetable broth. Let simmer while preparing the penne (boil water, add penne,
cook until desired texture). Once penne is done, drain and add to skillet with sauce. Add basil and
mozzarella.