Ingredients

  • 6 -8 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 250 g penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 12 onion, chopped
  • 200 g whole stewed tomatoes, chopped
  • 500 ml all purpose cream
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 14 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 -4 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 3 -4 tablespoons gouda cheese, cubed

Method

  • Make the pasta.
  • In a large stockpot, bring water and salt to a boil.
  • Add penne pasta and let pasta cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Drain pasta and set aside.
  • Make the sauce.
  • In a deep saucepan, heat olive oil and saute garlic, onions, and tomatoes until tender.
  • Add all-purpose cream and chicken broth cube.
  • Stir for 5 minutes then add basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer for about 1 minute then blend in mozzarella and gouda cheeses.
  • Stir mixture until sauce becomes stringy (about one minute).
  • Toss cooked past into sauce and mix well.
  • Serve immediately with garlic bread.