For a richer flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Other pasta shapes like fusilli or rotini work wonderfully in this recipe. If you don't have fresh basil, 1 teaspoon of dried basil can be substituted, but fresh is highly recommended. For a creamier sauce, stir in a dollop of ricotta cheese or a splash of heavy cream at the end.
Jannie Miller
Jun 25, 2025This was a quick and easy weeknight dinner! My family loved it!
Ciara Jakubowski
Apr 30, 2025A real crowd-pleaser! Even my picky eater enjoyed it.
Morton Gleichner
May 3, 2024Next time, I'll try adding some sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Ethan Moore
Mar 25, 2024I doubled the recipe to feed a larger group, and it was a hit!
Jamir Franey
Dec 21, 2023Easy to follow recipe, and the result was fantastic!
Elmo Okuneva
Dec 12, 2023I used rotini pasta instead of penne and it worked great.
Lorena Walter
Oct 15, 2023I added some red pepper flakes and it gave it a nice kick.
Hyman Luettgen
Jan 29, 2023The sauce was so flavorful! I'll definitely be making this again.
Rhea Dubuque
Nov 10, 2022I'm not a big fan of broccoli, so I substituted zucchini. It was delicious!