pasta pomodoro

Name: Pasta Pomodoro
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 can(s) peeled tomatoes; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 small onion finely chopped; 4 clove(s) garlic minced; 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh basil; salt and pepper to taste; 12 ounce(s) spaghetti; 3 tablespoon(s) butter cut in 1 tablespoon increments; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; fresh basil leaves (garnish)

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on May 7, 2021

This Pasta Pomodoro is spaghetti pasta smothered in a homemade tomato sauce seasoned with garlic, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper all topped with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. There is no need to visit the local Italian restaurant when you can make this fresh in your kitchen where you control the ingredients and the seasonings. Homemade pasta dishes are one of my son’s absolute favorites and are always a welcome site on the kitchen table. I love to serve this tasty dish with Easy Garlic Knots and Bacon Wrapped Asparagus.

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This delectable Italian Pasta Pomodoro is made easy and quick with peeled sun ripened canned tomatoes simmered with onions, garlic and crushed red pepper until fragrant and thickened.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 can peeled tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces spaghetti
3 tablespoons butter cut in 1 tablespoon increments
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh basil leaves (garnish)

How To Make pasta pomodoro

Step 1

Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil.

Step 2

Puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor.
Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the onion and cook until soft stirring several times; 7-10 minutes Add the garlic and red pepper flakes cooking for 1 minute stirring constantly. Add the pureed tomatoes and simmer until the sauce is thickened; 15-20 minutes. While the sauce is simmering cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to package directions and drain well.
Step 4

Add the fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat. Stir in the butter and Parmesan Cheese. If desired top with more Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves
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