Cheesy Penne Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onions or 1 large white onion
29 oz crushed tomatoes (up to 32oz)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus about 12 small sprigs to garnish
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup cornstarch
salt & freshly ground black pepper
16 oz penne pasta
1/4 cup butter, cut into chunks
4 oz cream cheese, cut into chunks
1 large ripe tomato, diced

Directions:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepot, and saute garlic and onion until the onions become translucent, being careful not to burn them. Add crushed tomatoes, fresh parsley, marjoram and thyme.
Create a slurry by gradually whisking cornstarch into 1/2 cup water. Add the slurry to the sauce to thicken and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 20 minutes, checking periodically to make sure the sauce doesn't burn.
While the sauce is cooking, boil the penne until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain through a colander and set aside.
Remove the sauce from the heat, and whisk in butter and cream cheese. Add the boiled pasta to the sauce and gently fold in along with the diced tomatoes. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	496.44 Kcal (2078 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.31g	45%
Cholesterol	31.19mg	10%
Sodium	372.16mg	16%
Potassium	956.26mg	20%
Total Carbs	43.98g	15%
Sugars	15.56g	62%
Dietary Fiber	11.46g	46%
Protein	15.32g	31%
Vitamin C	33.3mg	55%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	131.4mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	106.17 Kcal (445 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.27g	45%
Cholesterol	6.67mg	10%
Sodium	79.59mg	16%
Potassium	204.5mg	20%
Total Carbs	9.4g	15%
Sugars	3.33g	62%
Dietary Fiber	2.45g	46%
Protein	3.28g	31%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	55%
Iron	0.6mg	16%
Calcium	28.1mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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