Linguine with Tomato Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this classic **Linguine with Tomato Sauce** recipe—an effortless yet flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for the whole family. Featuring tender linguine pasta cloaked in a rich, homemade tomato sauce, this recipe combines the comforting essence of garlic, aromatic dried herbs like oregano and basil, and a touch of sweetness from sugar to balance the tomatoes' acidity. Simmered to perfection and finished with vibrant fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this dish delivers bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors in just 40 minutes. Whether you're craving Italian comfort food or need a quick, satisfying pasta recipe, this linguine with tomato sauce serves as the ultimate go-to meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 800 grams canned whole tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 pieces fresh basil leaves
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Add the chopped garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the canned whole tomatoes to the pan. Use a spoon to break them up into smaller pieces.
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce simmers, cook the linguine in the boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente.
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the linguine.
Add the cooked linguine to the tomato sauce. If necessary, use some reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
Toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Tear the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the pasta.
Serve the linguine hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 278 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 4579 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.2 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 71.3 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 967 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 21.2 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 2386 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
