Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

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Health score
5%
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
25 min.
8
272kcal

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Imagine the aroma of fresh basil and ripe tomatoes wafting through your kitchen as you prepare a delightful bowl of Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce. This popular dish, ready in just 25 minutes, is perfect for any occasion—whether you're hosting a dinner party, enjoying a casual family meal, or looking for a tasty side dish for your next gathering.

The simplicity of the ingredients speaks volumes about the vibrant flavors that come together in this recipe. The sweet, juicy roma tomatoes meld beautifully with the zesty Italian dressing, while the fresh basil introduces fragrant herbal notes that elevate each bite. This dish doesn't just cater to your taste buds; it's also a feast for the eyes, boasting a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and the comforting presence of perfectly cooked penne pasta.

Perfect for 8 servings, Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it as a starter to whet appetites, an antipasti to whet the palate, or a satisfying snack for lazy afternoons. With only 272 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt. So why not treat yourself and your loved ones to a plateful of this delightful dish, brimming with flavor and freshness? Your culinary adventure awaits!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup basil fresh finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup dressing italian
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 16 ounce penne pasta dry
  • 0.3 cup onion diced red
  •  roma tomatoes diced (plum)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Place the penne pasta in the pot, cook 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the tomatoes, Italian dressing, basil, red onion, and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories272kcal
Protein13.32%
Fat16.53%
Carbs70.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.13
Glycemic Load
17.76
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.056521717945%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.42mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:272.09kcal
13.6%
Fat:4.96g
7.64%
Saturated Fat:1.09g
6.84%
Carbohydrates:47.4g
15.8%
Net Carbohydrates:44.75g
16.27%
Sugar:4.95g
5.5%
Cholesterol:2.72mg
0.91%
Sodium:207.27mg
9.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9g
18.01%
Selenium:37.25µg
53.21%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.64%
Vitamin K:16.37µg
15.59%
Phosphorus:145.93mg
14.59%
Vitamin A:588.44IU
11.77%
Vitamin C:9.06mg
10.98%
Fiber:2.66g
10.62%
Copper:0.21mg
10.47%
Magnesium:39.68mg
9.92%
Potassium:300.98mg
8.6%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.46%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.1%
Vitamin B3:1.37mg
6.83%
Iron:0.99mg
5.51%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.35%
Folate:21.15µg
5.29%
Calcium:50.12mg
5.01%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.95%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.44%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.17%
Source:Allrecipes