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Quick & Easy Tomato Pasta: Perfect Weeknight Meal Recipe
Whip up this super simple and delicious tomato pasta in minutes! Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe features fresh ingredients and minimal steps to deliver a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. A quick and tasty solution for dinner!
#Pasta
#Tomato Sauce
#Quick Meal
#Easy Recipe
#Weeknight Dinner
Delicious Tomato Pasta Ready to Serve
Recipe Information
5m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
12g
Protein
55g
Carbs
8g
Fat
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Ingredients
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Servings: 4
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Perfectly Coated Pasta with Rich Sauce
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the dry pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.10m
Preview10mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the dry pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. - While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.10m
Preview10mPreviewWhile pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about half a cup of pasta water. Add the drained pasta directly to the pan with the tomato sauce. Toss to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.2m
Preview2mPreviewDrain the cooked pasta, reserving about half a cup of pasta water. Add the drained pasta directly to the pan with the tomato sauce. Toss to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
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