Easy Tomato Pasta
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Tomato Pasta
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This Easy Tomato Pasta recipe is my fallback plan. If I get stuck, I always know I can make a great tasting meal (that my kids will definitely eat) in under 20 minutes, using things I always have in my kitchen. Phew!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 garlic clove crushed or finely chopped
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
- A small handful of basil roughly chopped
- 300 g penne pasta or any shape you fancy
- 3 sundried tomatoes
- Grated cheddar or parmesan
Instructions
- Pour the olive oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Put on a low heat and sweat the onion, with the lid on, for about 5 minutes, until the onion is softened but not brown. Stir occasionally.
- When the onion is cooked, add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and half the basil. Turn the heat up and bring to the boil, then cook for 10-15 minutes on a low heat, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to packet instructions / your own preferences. Add the sundried tomatoes to the pasta to rehydrate.
- Just before the pasta is ready, hoick out the sundried tomatoes, (I use the point of a sharp knife or a fork) chop finely and add to the sauce.
- Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce with a couple of tablespoons of pasta cooking water. Serve sprinkled with the cheese and the remaining basil.
Notes
- Suitable for freezing (sauce only).
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
140mg
(6%)
Potassium
567mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
361IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
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