Pasta Pomodoro

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Pasta Pomodoro features spaghetti tossed in a fresh tomato sauce made from pureed canned tomatoes, sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes for mild heat. Finished with butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil, the sauce balances acidity with richness, coating the pasta with a vibrant, flavorful topping.

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 607 kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

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

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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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 607

% 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%