Pasta Pomodoro
Experience the delicious taste of Italy with this easy Pasta Pomodoro recipe. Cook the pasta and make a flavorful tomato sauce with shallots, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes. Top it off with melted parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a mouthwatering dish that will leave you wanting more!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked thin spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (28 ounce ) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup freshly chopped basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. When straining the pasta, reserve ⅓ cup of the pasta water. Set the noodles and water aside separately.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the minced shallots for about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and sauté for a minute.
- Add the can of crushed tomatoes, reserved pasta water, salt, and pepper. Bring everything to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 6-8 minutes.
- Once the sauce has simmered down and is the desired consistency, add the cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, and basil.
- Continue to cook and stir constantly until all the cheese is melted.
- Remove the pasta from the pan and serve with additional parmesan cheese and basil before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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