Description
Experience the warmth of homemade tomato pasta, where vibrant flavors and comforting aromas unite for a delightful meal. This simple yet satisfying dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich tomato sauce that can be customized to your taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes (crushed by hand), season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the tomato sauce, adding reserved cooking water as needed for desired consistency.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving and top each plate with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or olives for added nutrition. For a vegan option, omit the cheese or substitute it with nutritional yeast.