Whole30 Orecchiette Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this wholesome and flavorful Whole30 Orecchiette Pasta with Tomato Sauce! Featuring grain-free orecchiette, this recipe is perfect for anyone following a Whole30 or gluten-free lifestyle while still craving comfort food. The sauce is a rich blend of crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and onions, elevated with dried oregano and basil for an herby depth that simmers to perfection. Finished with fresh basil, this dish is a simple yet satisfying meal that’s ready in under 40 minutes. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or meal prepping, this healthy and hearty pasta recipe will quickly become a favorite. Perfect for Whole30 pasta recipes, grain-free meals, and tomato-based pasta sauces, it’s a must-try for clean eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Grain-free orecchiette pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped Onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the grain-free orecchiette pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, combining them with the sautéed onions and garlic.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked orecchiette pasta to the skillet. Toss the pasta in the sauce until it is fully coated.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the pasta before serving.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1313 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.0 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2907 mg | 62% | |
*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.
