Basil Cream Penne Recipe

Name: Basil Cream Penne Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian, European, Italian, American
Ingredients: 400 g penne pasta; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 50 g ham (sliced),; 33 g (1 pack) Knorr Complete Recipe Mix Ginataang Gulay; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup all purpose cream; 12 pc fresh basil leaves

This simple pasta dish uses the fresh taste and flavor of basil mixed with ham cooked in sweet and creamy coconut milk sauce, tossed with penne pasta noodles.

Tips

You can use some of the pasta water to add a deeper flavor and texture to your dish. Just add it to the sauce while simmering to get the desired sauce consistency.

30 min.
4 People
Easy
Budget

Ingredients

400 g penne pasta
2 tbsp vegetable oil
50 g ham (sliced),
33 g (1 pack) Knorr Complete Recipe Mix Ginataang Gulay
1/2 cup water
1 cup all purpose cream
12 pc fresh basil leaves

Cooking Method

Let's begin by cooking the pasta first according to package directions.
Next, get a pan and make it nice and hot over medium heat. Pour some oil and just saute the ham until slightly darker red in color.
Dissolve Knorr Complete Recipe Mix Ginataang Gulay in water then add this to the pan. Simmer until thick.
Reduce the heat to simmer and add the cream and cooked pasta. Continue to simmer until sauce thickens. Top with basil leaves.
Cook for another 3 minutes and mix continuously. You can add a sprinkle of cheese and enjoy a Pinoy style pasta anytime of the week.