Pasta Al Pomodoro

Health score
13%
Pasta Al Pomodoro
45 min.
4
559kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine, look no further than Pasta Al Pomodoro. This classic recipe, with roots in traditional Italian cooking, is a celebration of simple ingredients that come together to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. With its vibrant tomato sauce, fragrant basil, and perfectly cooked pasta, each bite offers a taste of the Mediterranean that’s both comforting and invigorating.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare this dish, making it perfect for a lunch gathering or a cozy family dinner. The combination of garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes brings a depth of flavor that will have your taste buds dancing. Moreover, the addition of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and grated cheese elevates this dish to restaurant-quality, right in the comfort of your home.

Pasta Al Pomodoro serves beautifully as a main course and can even work as a side dish for larger meals. Its versatility, alongside a caloric content of 559 kcal per serving, makes it an appealing option for various dietary preferences. Whether you’re an experienced chef or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe invites you to create a masterpiece that embodies warmth, love, and tradition. So grab your apron, and let's dive into the world of Italian flavors with this wonderful dish!

Ingredients

  • large basil fresh
  • 12 ounces pasta like spaghetti 
  • 28 ounce canned tomatoes peeled canned
  •  garlic clove minced
  • servings kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • medium onion minced
  • 0.3 cup pecorino cheese finely grated
  • pinch pepper red crushed
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cubed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a 12" skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add minced onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 12 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 2-4 minutes.
  4. Add crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more. Increase heat to medium, add puréed tomatoes and season lightly with kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld, about 20 minutes.
  5. Remove pan from heat, stir in basil sprigs, and set aside.
  6. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a 5-quart pot. Season with salt; add spaghetti or bucatini and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes before tender.
  7. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
  8. Discard basil and heat skillet over high heat. Stir in reserved pasta water to loosen sauce; bring to a boil.
  9. Add pasta and cook, stirring, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes.
  10. Remove pan from heat; add butter and cheese; toss until cheese melts.
  11. Transfer to warm bowls; serve with more cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories559kcal
Protein10.78%
Fat35.84%
Carbs53.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49
Glycemic Load
26.44
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.791739062123%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
6.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:558.59kcal
27.93%
Fat:22.45g
34.54%
Saturated Fat:6.81g
42.59%
Carbohydrates:75.26g
25.09%
Net Carbohydrates:70.01g
25.46%
Sugar:8.24g
9.16%
Cholesterol:21.55mg
7.18%
Sodium:560.74mg
24.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.19g
30.38%
Selenium:55.5µg
79.28%
Manganese:1.02mg
51.21%
Phosphorus:260.43mg
26.04%
Vitamin C:21.48mg
26.04%
Vitamin E:3.58mg
23.89%
Fiber:5.25g
21%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.89%
Copper:0.41mg
20.35%
Magnesium:73.34mg
18.34%
Iron:3.28mg
18.22%
Potassium:623.52mg
17.81%
Calcium:160.18mg
16.02%
Vitamin K:16.03µg
15.26%
Vitamin B3:2.92mg
14.63%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.49%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.58%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.53%
Folate:37.36µg
9.34%
Vitamin A:457.11IU
9.14%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.87%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.37%
Source:Epicurious