Spaghetti with Sun Gold Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
55%
Spaghetti with Sun Gold Tomato Sauce
45 min.
4
416kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with our Spaghetti with Sun Gold Tomato Sauce, a delightful dish that brings the essence of fresh tomatoes to your table. This recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy choice, boasting a health score of 55. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and those seeking a dairy-free option, this dish is versatile enough to serve as a side, lunch, or main course.

Imagine twirling your fork around perfectly cooked spaghetti, enveloped in a luscious sauce made from sweet Sun Gold or cherry tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a hint of garlic. The combination of fresh basil, thyme, and tarragon infuses the sauce with a fragrant aroma that will transport you to a sun-drenched Italian garden. With just 416 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free meal that is both satisfying and nourishing.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend lunches. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural flavors to shine, making it a great choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet meal at home, this Spaghetti with Sun Gold Tomato Sauce is sure to impress and delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • sprigs basil 
  • cups cherry tomatoes halved
  •  garlic cloves finely chopped
  • servings kosher salt freshly ground
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small onion finely chopped
  • teaspoons red wine vinegar 
  • 12 ounces pasta like spaghetti 
  •  star anise pod whole
  • 0.5 sprig tarragon 
  • sprig thyme leaves 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook, stirring often, untilsoft but not brown, 6-8 minutes.
  3. Addgarlic, basil, thyme, and tarragon sprigs,star anise, and clove, and cook, stirringoften, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes and vinegar. Cook, stirringoccasionally, until tomatoes release theirjuices and a sauce forms, 10-15 minutes.Discard thyme, tarragon, and basil sprigs,star anise, and clove. Season sauce withsalt and pepper.
  5. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a largepot of boiling salted water, stirringoccasionally, until al dente.
  6. Drain, reserving1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  7. Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta cookingliquid to sauce in skillet. Cook, tossingand adding more pasta cooking liquid asneeded, until sauce coats pasta, about2 minutes.
  8. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 1 dayahead. Cover and chill. Reheat beforetossing with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts

Calories416kcal
Protein12.43%
Fat18.45%
Carbs69.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
80.25
Glycemic Load
26.14
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.989130662835%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
4.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:416.25kcal
20.81%
Fat:8.54g
13.15%
Saturated Fat:1.24g
7.76%
Carbohydrates:72.02g
24.01%
Net Carbohydrates:67.8g
24.65%
Sugar:6.74g
7.49%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:23.07mg
1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.95g
25.9%
Selenium:54.83µg
78.33%
Manganese:1.04mg
51.97%
Vitamin C:36.51mg
44.25%
Phosphorus:212.9mg
21.29%
Copper:0.38mg
18.98%
Fiber:4.22g
16.9%
Potassium:564.04mg
16.12%
Vitamin A:805.55IU
16.11%
Magnesium:63.21mg
15.8%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.42%
Iron:2.49mg
13.83%
Vitamin E:1.95mg
13%
Vitamin K:12.88µg
12.27%
Vitamin B3:2.31mg
11.57%
Zinc:1.49mg
9.95%
Folate:39.57µg
9.89%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.55%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
5.96%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.67%
Calcium:48.9mg
4.89%
Source:Epicurious