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Pasta Pomodoro
Pasta Pomodoro is the quintessential Italian pasta dish. It’s a classic dating back to before I was born and it’s really quite special. The ingredients are simple and it’s all about execution.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 28- ounce can san Marzano tomatoes puréed in a food processor
- kosher salt
- fresh basil
- 1 box Barilla bucatini or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons cubed unsalted butter
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 12 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 2-4 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more. Increase heat to medium, add puréed tomatoes and season lightly with kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat, stir in basil, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a large pot. Season with salt; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes before tender. Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup pasta cooking water.
- Discard basil and heat skillet over high heat. Stir in reserved pasta water to loosen sauce; bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; add butter and cheese; toss until cheese melts. Transfer to warm bowls; serve with more cheese and more basil, if desired.
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Notes
- Make sure and find San Marzano tomatoes at the store. These will give you the most authentic flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
272mg
(11%)
Potassium
473mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.