Pasta Pomodoro
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
607 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta Pomodoro
Description
This Pasta Pomodoro recipe starts by pureeing whole peeled canned tomatoes to create a smooth sauce base. Olive oil is heated to sauté finely diced white onion until soft, then garlic and crushed red pepper flakes are added briefly to develop flavor. The tomato puree is added next, seasoned with salt and simmered to meld the ingredients and reduce slightly.
Spaghetti is cooked al dente and drained, then combined with the simmered tomato sauce. Butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese are stirred in, enriching the sauce and helping it cling to the pasta strands. The dish is garnished with fresh chopped basil to add herbal brightness.
The sauce has a balance of acidity from the tomatoes and smoothness from butter and cheese, creating a comforting and classic Italian pasta dish ideal for a simple dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 (28 ounce can) whole peeled tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 white onion finely diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Place tomatoes into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in onion and saute 5 to 7 minutes until soft. Add in garlic and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute more.
- Pour in tomato puree, season with salt, and bring to a simmer. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions, drain.
- Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Add in butter and parmesan and toss until butter is melted.
- Serve hot topped with basil.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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