Pasta Pomodoro
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This authentic Pasta Pomodoro is a delicious Italian classic that only requires a handful of simple ingredients and just about 35 minutes of your time! It’s spaghetti tossed together with an incredibly fresh and flavorful sauce composed of ripe tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil simmered together with a mixture of rich butter and olive oil.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti uncooked
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups tomatoes chopped, about 4 to 6 large tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water then drain the spaghetti.
- Meanwhile, add the butter and oil to a large Dutch oven and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until the onion softens. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomato starts to break down, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
- Stir in the basil. Add the cooked spaghetti and half of the pasta water. Toss everything well to combine. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and more basil.
Notes
- Traditional Italian pasta dishes use fewer, but higher-quality ingredients. So better olive oil, parmesan cheese, and super fresh produce will make a noticeable difference in the outcome.
- And use a lot of it! You want the water to be salty like the sea so that the spaghetti is seasoned by the salt as it cooks and absorbs some of the water.
- Do not leave the pasta sitting in the sauce in the warm pot. The spaghetti will continue to cook and turn from tender to mushy if left for too long.
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Then to reheat, simply mix it with a few tablespoons of water to add some moisture, and then pop it in the microwave for a few minutes on medium power or in a pan for a few minutes at a medium temperature.
- You can also freeze it for up to 3 months, but pasta really doesn't keep all that well in the freezer.
- Use quality ingredients. Traditional Italian pasta dishes use fewer, but higher-quality ingredients. So better olive oil, parmesan cheese, and super fresh produce will make a noticeable difference in the outcome.
- Salt your pasta water. And use a lot of it! You want the water to be salty like the sea so that the spaghetti is seasoned by the salt as it cooks and absorbs some of the water.
- Serve immediately. Do not leave the pasta sitting in the sauce in the warm pot. The spaghetti will continue to cook and turn from tender to mushy if left for too long.
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Then to reheat, simply mix it with a few tablespoons of water to add some moisture, and then pop it in the microwave for a few minutes on medium power or in a pan for a few minutes at a medium temperature.
- You can also freeze it for up to 3 months, but pasta really doesn't keep all that well in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
464mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1112IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1112IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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