Pasta Shells with Tomato Sauce
Indulge in the comforting embrace of hearty Italian flavors with our Pasta Shells with Tomato Sauce recipe, a quick and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining. Featuring tender pasta shells coated in a rich, homemade tomato sauce infused with garlic, onion, and a blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil, this recipe brings vibrant taste to every bite. The sauce is gently simmered to let the flavors marry, enhanced by a touch of sugar for balance and finished with fresh basil for a fragrant burst of freshness. Topped with a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, this dish is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare in under an hour. Perfect for pasta lovers searching for a classic, flavorful tomato-based recipe, it’s guaranteed to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring it to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, finely mince the garlic and chop the onion.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or sugar if needed.
Add the cooked pasta shells to the sauce, tossing gently to coat each shell evenly with the tomato sauce.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the pasta just before serving.
Plate the pasta shells and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve hot and enjoy your comforting pasta shells with tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 4059 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.7 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.1 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.5 g | ||
| Protein | 72.9 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 790 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 3309 mg | 70% | |
*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.
