Angel-Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Health score
36%
Angel-Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
25 min.
6
445kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that can be enjoyed as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this Angel-Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce! This recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.

With a cooking time of just 25 minutes and serving six persons, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or when you're entertaining guests. Each serving contains approximately 445 calories, making it a great option for those watching their waistline.

The star of this dish is the fresh tomato sauce, made with a blend of chopped tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, salt, sugar (optional), and black pepper. The sauce is then combined with al dente angel-hair pasta and topped with fresh basil, creating a mouth-watering meal that's sure to impress.

For an added touch of luxury, serve your Angel-Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce with finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. This simple yet flavorful dish is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. So why not give it a try today?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • lb capellini dried (angel-hair pasta)
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  • small garlic clove 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • servings parmesan finely grated
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • lb tomatoes 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • pot
  • colander
  • box grater

Directions

  1. Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife.
  2. Core and coarsely chop two thirds of tomatoes. Halve remaining tomatoes crosswise, then rub cut sides of tomatoes against large holes of a box grater set in a large bowl, reserving pulp and discarding skin. Toss pulp with chopped tomatoes, garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, sugar (if using), and pepper.
  3. Let stand until ready to use, at least 10 minutes.
  4. While tomatoes stand, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until al dente, about 2 minutes.
  5. Drain in a colander and immediately add to tomato mixture, tossing to combine.
  6. Sprinkle with basil.
  7. Tomato mixture can stand at room temperature up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories445kcal
Protein20.42%
Fat18.95%
Carbs60.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.18
Glycemic Load
25.83
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.075217412866%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
1.61mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
1.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:444.64kcal
22.23%
Fat:9.39g
14.45%
Saturated Fat:5.2g
32.51%
Carbohydrates:67.63g
22.54%
Net Carbohydrates:62.35g
22.67%
Sugar:9.03g
10.04%
Cholesterol:20.4mg
6.8%
Sodium:884.39mg
38.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.77g
45.54%
Selenium:54.63µg
78.04%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.75%
Vitamin A:2335.77IU
46.72%
Vitamin C:33.88mg
41.07%
Phosphorus:409.18mg
40.92%
Calcium:403.03mg
40.3%
Vitamin K:35.38µg
33.7%
Potassium:754.96mg
21.57%
Fiber:5.27g
21.09%
Magnesium:81.49mg
20.37%
Copper:0.38mg
19.11%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.56%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.47%
Vitamin B3:2.76mg
13.8%
Folate:53.49µg
13.37%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.34%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.16%
Iron:2mg
11.11%
Vitamin E:1.42mg
9.44%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.84%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6%
Source:Epicurious