Easy 15-Minute Tomato Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner Idea

Name: Easy 15-Minute Tomato Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner Idea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250 grams Pasta (Any short pasta like penne or fusilli); 400 grams Canned Crushed Tomatoes (Good quality, plain crushed tomatoes); 2 cloves Garlic (Minced or finely chopped); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Extra virgin for best flavor); 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (Roughly chopped, for garnish); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)

Learn how to make a simple yet flavorful tomato pasta in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe uses fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to prepare this classic Italian dish.

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Delicious Tomato Pasta Ready to Serve

Recipe Information

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

15g

Protein

60g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Close-up of Freshly Made Pasta with Sauce

Ingredients

Pasta
(Any short pasta like penne or fusilli)
250 grams
Canned Crushed Tomatoes
(Good quality, plain crushed tomatoes)
400 grams

Garlic
(Minced or finely chopped)
2 cloves
Olive Oil
(Extra virgin for best flavor)
2 tablespoons
Fresh Basil
(Roughly chopped, for garnish)
1 cup
Salt
(To taste)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(Freshly ground, to taste)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Simmering Tomato Sauce

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Always salt your pasta water, it adds flavor to the pasta itself.
2
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Garlic burns quickly, so keep an eye on it and stir frequently.

3
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
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A longer simmer can deepen the flavor of the tomato sauce.
4
Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. Stir in the fresh basil.
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Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. Stir in the fresh basil.
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Pasta water adds starch and helps the sauce cling to the pasta.
5
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra fresh basil or grated Parmesan cheese.
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Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra fresh basil or grated Parmesan cheese.
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Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.