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Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce
Enjoy a perfect homemade summer dinner with delicious Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce recipe. This quick, easy recipe is bursting with flavor!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 584 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 28 ounces canned san marzano tomatoes
- 12 large fresh basil leaves torn into pieces
- large pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and onion. Cook until onion is softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes with their juice. Crush the tomatoes using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon.
- Add the basil, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for ten minutes or until the tomatoes are well softened.
- Add the hot, cooked pasta to the pan and toss or stir to combine.
- Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and a little more fresh basil.
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Notes
- To store leftovers: allow the pasta to cool completely. Transfer pasta and sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Reheat over low heat in a pan with a splash of water or broth.
- To freeze, allow the pasta and sauce to cool completely. Portion into individual serving sizes or family-sized portions based on your needs. Leave a bit of space at the top of the container to account for expansion during freezing. Transfer to the freezer and store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a bit of water or sauce to bring back the original consistency.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
584kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
97g
(32%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
799mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1890IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 584
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 584kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | 32% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 799mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1890IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.