Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Cheese
Comforting, timeless, and bursting with flavor, this Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Cheese recipe is a must-try for any weeknight meal. Featuring perfectly cooked pasta coated in a rich, homemade tomato sauce infused with garlic, onion, and fragrant dried herbs like oregano and basil, this dish is elevated with a generous sprinkle of melted Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and easy favorite for busy schedules without compromising on taste. Garnished with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and freshness, this hearty pasta dish is ideal for feeding the whole family or serving as an impressive yet simple dinner for guests. Tags like "quick pasta recipe," "tomato basil pasta," and "easy Italian recipe" fit perfectly with this classic crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Pasta (such as spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 800 g Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 100 g Grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 units Fresh basil leaves, to garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, and stir in the oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the tomato sauce over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta and sauce. Gently mix to allow the cheese to melt and incorporate.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Optionally, add more Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1948 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 5% | |
*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.
