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Pasta Pomodoro
Experience the delicious taste of Italy with this easy Pasta Pomodoro recipe. Cook the pasta and make a flavorful tomato sauce with shallots, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes. Top it off with melted parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a mouthwatering dish that will leave you wanting more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked thin spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (28 ounce ) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup Freshly chopped basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. When straining the pasta, reserve ⅓ cup of the pasta water. Set the noodles and water aside separately.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the minced shallots for about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and sauté for a minute.
- Add the can of crushed tomatoes, reserved pasta water, salt, and pepper. Bring everything to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 6-8 minutes.
- Once the sauce has simmered down and is the desired consistency, add the cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, and basil.
- Continue to cook and stir constantly until all the cheese is melted.
- Remove the pasta from the pan and serve with additional parmesan cheese and basil before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
150mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
364IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 364IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.