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Pasta Pomodoro
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Pasta Pomodoro

Pasta Pomodoro is Italian cuisine at its best. Simple yet bold flavors bring the classic dish to life. Easy for a weeknight, but special enough for guests on the weekend. This is one of our all-time favorite pasta dishes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 487 kcal
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 oz. prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 7 fresh basil chopped, leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoon Italian parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup white wine dry
  • 1 oz. can whole tomatoes drained (San Marzano are good)
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 12 oz spaghetti or bucatini

Instructions

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  1. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. When hot, reduce the heat and add the garlic, and cook it, stirring, for about 2 minutes until it is golden brown, taking care to not let it burn.
  3. Add the prosciutto, basil, bay leaf and 1 tablespoon of the parsley and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute.
  4. Raise the heat to high, add the wine, and cook it for about 30 seconds.
  5. Use your hands to squeeze the tomatoes into the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break them apart as they cook.
  6. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat slightly, and simmer for 3 minutes, or until the liquid reduces by half.
  7. Season with salt (1½ teaspoons) and pepper (1 teaspoon).
  8. Meanwhile, in a large pot filled with boiling salted water, cook the pasta until is al dente, about 8 - 9 minutes. (Cooking time will vary depending on the type of pasta you use).
  9. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
  10. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and add about half of the sauce. Stir in the pasta until coated. Add the rest of the sauce and stir, adding some of the reserved pasta to reach the desired consistency. Serve at once, garnishing with the remaining chopped parsley.

Notes

  • NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
  • NOTE:
  • The recipe can easily be doubled if feeding more than 4 guests. 
  • Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove with a splash of broth. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 55mg (2%) Potassium 249mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 252IU (5%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487

% Daily Value*

Calories 487kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Potassium 249mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 252IU 5%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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