Pasta al Pomodoro

Name: Pasta al Pomodoro
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams spaghetti noodles; 30 grams extra virgin olive oil; 500 grams canned whole peeled tomatoes or tomato puree; 1 clove garlic; kosher salt; pepper; basil; grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
460 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Pasta al Pomodoro

Nicole Jackson

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This is a great recipe for a classic Italian comfort food your family will love. The best part is how simple it is, just some spaghetti and tomato sauce! It is one of the best dishes for a large group as it is inexpensive and filling as well.

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Ingredients

Servings

400 grams spaghetti noodles
30 grams extra virgin olive oil
500 grams canned whole peeled tomatoes or tomato puree
1 clove garlic
kosher salt as needed
pepper optional
basil as desired
grated Parmesan cheese as desired

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Instructions

Put the olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat and then add the garlic clove that has been peeled an chopped in half with the little green part in the middle removed.
After cooking for two minutes, add the tomato puree or whole peeled tomatoes from the can. Add a dash of salt.
Cover and cook for 30 minutes when cooking tomato puree or about an hour with whole tomatoes, both over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove the garlic clove and throw away.
If you used whole tomatoes, either put them through a vegetable mill or use a immersion blender to make the sauce smooth.
Put a large pot of water on to boil for the pasta when the sauce is almost ready.
Add salt to the water and cook the pasta by following the package directions for al dente.
Drain the pasta keeping a small cup of pasta water aside.
Add the drained pasta directly to the sauce or vice versa, and stir until it is completely combined. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little pasta water when stirring.
Put in a large serving bowl and garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve. If you have extra sauce, you can add more sauce in the middle with a few extra basil leaves. Each person can add grated Parmesan cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano as desired directly onto their own pasta.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 185mg (8%) Potassium 461mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 146IU (3%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	460kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	80g	27%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Sodium	185mg	8%
Potassium	461mg	10%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	146IU	3%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	61mg	6%
Iron	3mg	17%