Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this vibrant and simple Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce recipe, a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients and effortless Italian cooking. Perfectly tender pasta is coated in a luscious, homemade tomato sauce made from ripe, peeled tomatoes simmered with fragrant garlic and enriched with a hint of extra virgin olive oil. Fresh basil leaves infuse the dish with a burst of herbal brightness, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional but highly recommended) adds a savory finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a quick, nourishing meal ideal for weeknights and special occasions alike. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, it’s the perfect way to savor the taste of summer all year round.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pasta (spaghetti or your choice of variety)
- 800 grams Fresh tomatoes (preferably ripe and flavorful)
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the fresh tomato sauce: Cut a small 'X' into the bottom of each tomato. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then blanch the tomatoes for 30 seconds. Transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool. Peel off the skins, remove the seeds, and chop the tomatoes into small pieces.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves (either minced or lightly smashed) and sauté until fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally, breaking down the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and black pepper.
Once the tomato sauce has thickened slightly, add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Serve the pasta warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.4 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3165 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 692 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2186 mg | 47% | |
*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.
