Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce

Pasta with fresh tomato sauce, also known as ‘Spaghetti al Pomodoro’ in Italian, is a classic dish that originated in Naples, Italy. It is a simple and flavorful dish that showcases the freshness of tomatoes.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Pasta
• 16 ounce Fresh Tomatoes
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 cup Basil Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Add chopped fresh tomatoes to the saucepan and cook until they start to break down.
4. Stir in basil leaves, salt, and black pepper.
5. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan and toss until well coated.
7. Serve hot and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.