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Pasta Napoletana

Pasta Napoletana is a deliciously simple recipe that's basically the garden on your plate. It comes together easily, and it's so good!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bucatini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 3 roma tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) cherry tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon basil fresh, chopped
  • Parmesan Cheese grated or shredded, garnish

Instructions

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  1. Get out and measure your ingredients.
  2. Preheat a frying pan over medium high heat.
  3. Use this time to prepare the roma tomatoes. Slice 2 of the tomatoes into quarters (step 5) and small dice the remaining tomato. (step8)
  4. Once hot, add olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Next, add diced onion and grated carrot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Push carrot and onions to the sides of the pan to leave an empty space in the center.
  5. Add Roma tomatoes to the pan skin side down.
  6. Sear for 4 minutes, then stir to combine. Stir in the tomato paste.
  7. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
  8. Lower the heat to low.
  9. Next, pour in the canned tomatoes, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  10. Stir and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, use a fork to lightly mash the tomatoes.
  11. Meanwhile, cook the pasta Al dente in salted water according to package instructions.Drain and place on top of sauce.
  12. Add basil.
  13. Stir to combine.
  14. Top with shredded parmesan.
  15. Serve.
  16. Enjoy every bite.

Notes

  • Pork Chops and Pasta is the perfect meal in any household. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 466mg (19%) Potassium 397mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2112IU (42%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 466mg 19%
Potassium 397mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2112IU 42%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.