Quick Tomato Pasta

Name: Quick Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250 gram Pasta (Spaghetti, linguine, or penne work well); 400 gram Cherry Tomatoes (Or 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 small Onion (Finely chopped); 3 tablespoons Olive Oil; to taste dash Salt; to taste dash Black Pepper (Freshly ground); 1 bunch Fresh Basil (For garnish); 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated, for serving (optional))

A simple and delicious tomato pasta recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This visually guided recipe focuses on fresh ingredients and a rich tomato sauce combined with al dente pasta.

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Fresh Ingredients

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

Turkish

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

15g

Protein

70g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Sautéing Aromatics

Ingredients

Pasta
(Spaghetti, linguine, or penne work well)
250 gram
Cherry Tomatoes
(Or 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes)
400 gram
Garlic
(Minced)
3 cloves
Onion
(Finely chopped)
1 small
Olive Oil
3 tablespoons
Salt
to taste dash
Black Pepper
(Freshly ground)
to taste dash
Fresh Basil
(For garnish)
1 bunch
Parmesan Cheese
(Grated, for serving (optional))
1 cup

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 boil for the pasta. While the water heats, mince the garlic and finely chop the onion. If using fresh cherry tomatoes, halve them.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. While the water heats, mince the garlic and finely chop the onion. If using fresh cherry tomatoes, halve them.
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Ensure the water is well-salted; it helps flavor the pasta from within.
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In a large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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In a large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Cooking garlic and onion slowly develops better flavor without bitterness.
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Add the cherry tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes) to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let the sauce cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens.
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Add the cherry tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes) to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let the sauce cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens.
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Crush some of the cherry tomatoes with the back of your spoon to release more juice and create a richer sauce.
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Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
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Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
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Cook pasta until firm to the bite; it will continue to cook slightly when tossed with the sauce.
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Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the pan with the tomato sauce.
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Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the pan with the tomato sauce.
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The pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and makes it cling better to the pasta.
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Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.