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    Home » All Recipes » Marinara and Pesto Penne Pasta | Semi-Homemade Recipe

    Marinara and Pesto Penne Pasta | Semi-Homemade Recipe

    Published On July 20, 2022 by Aayushi Patel This Post May Contain Affiliate Links

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    Marinara and Pesto are a match made in heaven. If you haven't tried these together, I bet you should. The marriage of umami tomatoes and garlicky herby pesto is so scrumptious. This is a semi-homemade recipe, and god it is amazing.

    Marinara Pesto Penne Pasta

    For this recipe, I use ready-made marinara and pesto sauces, to make my life easier, and meals quicker. I use Rao's Handmade Marinara, along with classic Pesto from Costco. I use this combination on my homemade pizzas, sandwiches, and lasagna too.

    Penne Pasta with Marinara and Pesto Sauce

    Thank you to my husband, who decided to mix marinara sauce and pesto at a pizza joint for his base sauces. I loved the sound of it so much, that I decided to give it a try. And you guys, I have never looked away! I am obsessed with this sauce!

    I like to use store-bought sauces, just to get myself a head start, and put an easy and quick meal on the table.

    You can find both of these sauces at Costco. I use Rao's Homemade Marinara and Kirkland's Pesto. Rao's Handmade Pasta Sauces can be expensive. But if you buy them from Costco, you get two jars of marinara sauce for the cost of one. No, this recipe is not sponsored, I just love these products.

    Ingredients and Substitutions to Make This Recipe

    • Penne Pasta - I am using penne pasta to make this recipe, but you can use any pasta of your choice. I would definitely use rigatoni pasta to make this recipe.
    • Water - We will need about 4 to 6 quarts of water to boil the patsa.
    • Marinara Sauce - A good quality Marinara Sauce will elevate this recipe. I use Rao's Handmade, other brands I like are Barilla and Ragu.
    • Pesto - You can either buy store-bought pesto or make your own at home. I have a recipe for pesto on my reels on Instagram.
    • Olive Oil - Use good quality cooking olive oil to make this recipe. You can also use butter.
    • Shallots/Onions - The caramelized onions and shallots in this recipe bring out the sweeter undertones to this sauce, which is the best.
    • Garlic - I love garlic, and this recipe speaks garlic! Don't worry it is amazing for this recipe and not overpowering.
    • Mushrooms - I am using baby Bella mushrooms, but you can use any mushrooms you like. Mushrooms with Marinara add a depth of flavor and umami to this recipe.
    • Mascarpone / Cream Cheese - You can use either of these cheeses. They add velvetiness texture to the sauce which makes this sauce so good. I personally like to use mascarpone cheese, but you can use cream cheese for this recipe.
    • Spices - I use red chili flakes and mixed Italian seasoning for this recipe. If you don't have Italian seasoning, substitute with dried oregano
    • Toppings - I like to use fresh flat leaf parsley, or cilantro and parmesan cheese.

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    Marinara Pesto Penne Pasta

    Marinara and Pesto Penne Pasta

    Marinara and Pesto are a match made in heaven. If you haven't tried these together, I bet you should. The marriage of umami tomatoes and garlicky herby pesto is so scrumptious. This is a semi-homemade recipe, and god it is amazing.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: 20 mins Easy Recipe, Semi-Homemade Recipes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 893kcal
    Author: Aayushi Patel

    Equipment

    • Heavy Bottom Pot
    • Colander
    • Heavy Bottom Pan
    • Spatula

    Ingredients

    To Cook the Penne Pasta

    • 1 Lb Penne Pasta 1 box of Penne Pasta
    • 4 to 6 Quarts Water
    • 1.5 Tsp Salt

    To Make the Sauce

    • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
    • 1/2 Cup Onions Finely Chopped
    • 1.5 Tbsp Garlic Minced
    • 1 Tsp Mixed Italian Herbs
    • 1 Tsp Red Chili Flakes
    • 8-10 Baby Bella Mushrooms Sliced
    • 24 Oz Rao's Marinara 1 Jar of Marinara Sauce
    • 1/2 Cup Pesto
    • 1/3 Cup Mascarpone Cheese You can also use whipped cream cheese
    • 1 Cup Pasta Reserve Water We will reserve pasta water before straining the pasta.

    Toppings

    • 2 Tbsp Flat Leaf Parsley Finely Chopped
    • 2-3 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese Finely Shredded
    • Red Chili Flakes

    Instructions

    To Cook The Pasta

    • Place a Heavy Bottom Pot on The Stove on High Flame.
    • Fill 4 to 6 quarts of water. Cover it and bring it to a boil.
    • Now when the water is heating up, start working on your sauce.
    • Once the water comes to a boil, add salt and full box of pasta.
    • Cook the pasta as per the box instructions until Al Dente.

    To Make The Sauce

    • On a Medium Flame, place the heavy bottom pan on the stove.
    • Add olive oil and let it heat up.
    • Add finely chopped onions, garlic.
    • Once the onions soften, add red chili flakes, and Italian Seasoning along with sliced mushrooms and 1/2 tsp salt.
    • Saute the mushrooms until they are cooked. It should take like 3-5 minutes.
    • Add your marinara and pesto sauce to the pan. Mix everything well.
    • Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, then add mascarpone cheese or cream cheese. Mix it in the sauce and incorporate it well.
    • Once the pasta is boiled, save 1 cup of water. Then, strain the pasta using a clonader. Wash the pasta with cold water.
    • Add 1 Cup of Reserved Pasta Water to the sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add your cooked pasta to the sauce. Mix it well.
    • Turn off the stove after a minute.

    Serve The Pasta

    • Serve Pasta Hot topped with fresh parsley, red chili flakes and parmesan cheese

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 893kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 4136mg | Potassium: 5010mg | Fiber: 35g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 82120IU | Vitamin C: 717mg | Calcium: 1195mg | Iron: 26mg
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    1. Mareed.

      February 10, 2023 at 3:14 pm

      This was just special and delicious! I added sausage meat from 2 sweet Italian sausages taken out of their casings to give it some protein but other than that I followed the recipe. Keeping this as my “go to” basic pasta sauce recipe!

      Reply
      • Aayushi Patel

        February 16, 2023 at 6:43 pm

        Italian Sausages in the pasta sound like the perfect addition! So happy the recipe was special for you!

        Reply
    2. Ness

      March 29, 2023 at 2:50 pm

      Definitely trying this TONIGHT!!! Going to be adding brussels to the mix. I'm so excited. I will leave a review once we eat it!!(:

      Reply
      • Aayushi Patel

        March 31, 2023 at 2:24 pm

        I hope you love them as much as we do!

        Reply

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    🌱Recipe 🌱

    Prep the ingredients first for the sauce

    • 2 Tbsp Soy
    • 1 Tsp Gochujang Sauce (any chili paste)
    • 1 Tbsp White Distilled Vinegar
    • 1 Tsp Chings Red Chili Sauce
    • 1 Tsp Ketchup
    • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
    • 1 Tsp Crushed Black Pepper
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil
    • 5 cloves Garlic
    • 1 Inch Ginger
    • 1-2 Thai Green Chilies
    • 6 Scaliion Heads
    • 3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
    • 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Green Bell Pepper
    • 1/2 Cup Water
    • 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch
    • 1/4 Cup Water

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    • 4 Heaping Cups Cauliflower Florets
    • 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1/2 Cup Cornstarch
    • 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic green Chili Paste
    • 150 ml Water
    🌱Steps🌱
    1. Cut the Cauliflower into bite sized florets. Wash them. And keep them aside.
    2.Chop the ginger, garlic, green chilies, scallions, onions and bell peppers. Put them aside.
    3. Prep the sauce mix. Add soy sauce, Gochujang sauce, white vinegar, red chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
    4. Add sesame oil to a wok. Add finely chopped ginger, garlic and green chilies. Let them turn golden. Add chopped scallion heads. Add finely chopped onions, and green bell peppers. Add the sauce mix. Add water. Bring it to a boil. Then mix cornstarch and water. Mix it well and add it to the sauce. Turn off the stove once the sauce thickens.
    🌱Make the batter for cauliflower florets🌱
    1. Add all purpose flour, cornstarch, red chili powder, salt, garlic ginger and green chili paste. Add little water at a time and whisk to make a smooth batter.
    2. Add the cauliflower florets. Coat them with the batter using your hands.
    3. Heat the oil and once hot deep fry them. Once you are done, add the cauliflower florets in the oil again to crisp them up on high flame.
    Or 3. Airfry the Cauliflower Florets at 350F for 12-15 mins. Roast then at 400 F for 5-7 mins. Mix the cauliflower florets in the sauce. Serve hot!

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    IDLI PODI

    An absolute must have condiment for my pantry! Ajay and I love a generous sprinkle of podi on not only Idlis and rice but also dhoklas and rice! It adds so much depth of flavor to the leftovers!

    Idli podi has many names, and many versions. It is very versatile to play around with the ingredients! I have always loved this version so much! It is simple, made with chana dal, urad dal, dried red chilies, hing and shredded coconut. Detailed recipe is link in my bio. Direct link here

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    So many of you requested me to show you how I make air fried crispy idlis. Here’s how. But before that, my biggest tip to make these idlis is to use leftover idlis.

    I am using 6 leftover idlis, and for it I used 1 Tbsp oil. Lay them in a single layer in the air fryer, this will help them crisp up evenly.

    1. Cut the leftover idlis into equal sized wedges.
    2. Add them to a mixing bowl and add oil. Mix it with your hands.
    3. Preheat the Air Fryer on Roast setting for 400F for 1 minute.
    4. Air fry the idlis in 2 batches, Add the idlis in a single layer and roast them at 400F for 12 mins. Give it a shake at 6 mins mark to make sure idlis crisp evenly.

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    📌Chatapate Plantain Fries📌

    Ingredients

    • 5 Mini Green Bananas / Plantains
    • 1.5 Tbsp Oil
    • 1/2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
    • 1/2 Tsp cumin Coriander Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Curry Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Achari Masala
    • 1/4 Tsp Chaat Masala
    • 1/2 Tsp Salt
    • 1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro

    Peel the plantain skin using a peeler. Cut the plantains into halves, and then cut them into equally sized wedges. Now in a mixing bowl add all the powdered spices. Add oil and create a marinade. To this add the plantain wedges. Coat them well in the marinade using your hands. Now preheat the airfryer for 1-2 minutes at 400F or 200C. Add the fries to the air fryer basket and air fry for 12 mins. Give these a quick shake at 6 mins to make sure they cook evenly. Enjoy!

    #plantain #plantains #greenbanana #easyrecipes #plantainfries #snacksonsnacks #crispyfries #airfryerrecipes #trendingreels #easyrecipe #under10k #reelsinstagram #gujaratifood #gujju #gujjugram #gujjuthings #indianfood #plantbasedindia #plantbased #glutenfreerecipes #veganrecipeshare #eatyourveggies #vegetariandilli #reelsrecipe #recipeshare #recipeoftheday #delicious #tastemademedoit

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    Sabr (patience) something that I never knew existed in me. Sabr is hard, yet it is beautiful. Beautiful when you get to tell your story.

    I never questioned once why me, when I went through losses, failed infertility treatments, bleeding disorders, and declining health. Until Inaaya was taken to the NICU to a completely different hospital. That’s when I asked why her. There is still so much that I haven’t shared. But, yet the only thing that helped me sail through everything was patience, my will to take one day at a time. Through all the downfalls, I have risen stronger, wiser, more confident, but most of all grateful for the ones who truly never left my side.

    I am glad I shared my infertility and IVF journey. It has helped so many of you and me. It is a true honor for me to read your stories, to see the photos to your miracle babies, and so many of you messaged me encouraging words with your own experiences with NICU.

    So if you are going through any hard times, things get better. Have faith in time. It is easy to say than do, but I have been there on the path of grief a couple of times now. Time will bring you the things you deserve. If you are grieving, time will help you teach to live with it, channel it. It might take some help from an outsider. I am proud of myself to seek therapy when I needed it. It has helped me channel my big emotions and very big feelings in the right way. I still have my days, when I spend all my time in bed, watching tv endlessly, eating in bed, tears rolling out for reasons I can’t explain. But I am have gotten better since past couple years. My two girls, Luna and Inaaya never fail to show me love, kindness and grace.

    If you are new here, and you want to read MY JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE,

    Direct Link is here , https://thewhiskaddict.com/category/my-journey-through-life/

    #solitude #chailovers #tealover #subah #nashta #gharkakhana #cuttingchai #chaitime #chailove #shayarioftheday #inspiringquotes #patiencequotes #infertilityjourney #ivfsuccess #ivfsupport #ivfwarrior #reeloftheday #thoughtsforlife #urduthoughts #sabr #lifelessons #viralreels #reelsindia #indianmomblogger #desimom #indianfoodbloggers #indianmom

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    Matar Paneer and Garam Garam Tandoori Roti! A meal that will always be my favorite and nostalgic. My mom used to make matar paneer, whenever I would invite my friends over, or she wants to treat us for a restaurant style dinner at home. This matar paneer is so easy to make and so delicious!

    📌Recipe📌

    🌱 For the Curry Base

    • 1 Tbsp Oil
    • 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 2 Green Cardamoms
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 Small Cinnamon Stick
    • 1 Dried Red Chili
    • 1 Medium Onion Sliced
    • 1 Big RomaTomato Sliced
    • 4-5 Garlic cloves chopped
    • 1/2 Inch ginger chopped
    • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Dhanyajeera Powder
    • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 8-10 Cashews

    For The Curry

    • 2 Tbsp Butter
    • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Ted Chili Powder
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 250 Gms Paneer Cubed
    • 1/2 Cup Fresh/ Frozen Green Peas
    • 1 Tsp Garam Masala
    • 1 Tsp Crushed Kasuri Methi
    • Adjust Salt if needed

    📌 step by step📌

    1. To a frying pan add oil, cumin seeds, dried red chili, green cardamom, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Let the cumin seeds splutter and add sliced onions. 2. Saute the onions until they soften and add ginger garlic. Saute everything until golden brown.
    3. Add chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, dhanyajeera turmeric, salt and cashews. Cook until tomatoes soften.
    4. Let it cool down. Take the bay leaf out. And now add the prepared masala to a blender. Blend into a curry base.
    5. Add butter to the pan. To this add kashmiri red chili powder, and add the preppared curry base. Add splash of water to adjust the consistency.
    6. Add a tsp of sugar to balance the flavors. And adjust the salt.
    7. Let it cook for a minute and add cubed paneer and peas. I like to soak store bought paneer in hot water for 10-15 mins before adding it to the curries. This makes the paneer very soft.
    8. Add garam masala and kasuri methi. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and cream.
    9. Serve hot!

    #matarpaneer #paneertikka #paneerrecipes #paneer #easypaneerrecipes #restaurantstyle #easyrecipesathome #paneerbuttermasala #punjabikhana #northindianfood #paneerlove #delhifoodie #indianfoodlovers #indianfoodrecipes #tastemademedoit #gharkakhana #comfortfood #indiareels #explorepage

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    🌱Ponkh Chaat 🌱

    The supple tender sorghum when spiced with cilantro mint chutney and seasoned with chaat masala, and lime juice, this refreshing snack is so easy to make and which is healthy, nutritious and delicious!

    #ponkh #ponk #tendersorghum #tenderjowar #jowar #jowarrecipe #snacktime #easysnacks #vegansnackideas #vegansnacks #plantbased #highfibre #complexcarbs #healthysnackideas #healthysnacking #5minsnack #reelsindia #indianplantcommunity #plantbasednutrition #viralreels #gujarati #gujaratifood #gujjus #gujjulove #gujjuness #surtifood #surti

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    Life isn’t easy on any of us. We all battle our own struggles and this was mine. Inaaya is my fierce and warrior child. She was worth the wait. She came into my life when I needed her the most. When I was broken to the point where healing didn’t seem to be in the horizon. She knows to constantly remind of the love I craved for years. Inaaya means gift of god. She is the light of our lives, she is my light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Someone has rightly said, a quote I go back to again and again.

    “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option“

    If you are in a similar situation as I was, know that there is light at the end of tunnel, and everything happens for a reason.

    #infertilityjourney #infertilitysupport #ivfjourney #ivfsuccess #ivfpregnancy #ivfcommunity #ivfwarrior #ivfbaby #ivfbabies #momanddaughter #momanddaughter #motherdaughter #browngirls #pinkvilla #shethepeople #mamasjaan

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