Pasta Pomodoro

Pasta Pomodoro

6 servings
This easy Italian pasta dish is a family favorite and easy to make at home. It is perfect for an easy weeknight meal or easy entertaining!

Ingredients

  • olive oil
    ¼ c
  • yellow onion

    chopped

    1 medium
  • garlic cloves

    minced

    5
  • red pepper flakes
    ¼ tsp
  • can San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes

    puréed in a food processor or blender

    1 oz
  • kosher salt
    ½ tsp
  • basil
    ¼ c
  • spaghetti
    12 oz
  • unsalted butter

    cut into pieces

    2 tbsp
  • Parmesan cheese
    ¼ c
  • Extra basil and Parmesan

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the puréed tomatoes and season with salt.

  2. 2

    Cook the sauce until it starts to thicken, stirring occasionally. This will take about 20 minutes. When the sauce has thickened, stir in the fresh basil.

  3. 3

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. **Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.**

  4. 4

    Place the pasta back in the large pot, add the tomato sauce and hot pasta water. Stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Add butter and Parmesan cheese and toss until butter and cheese are melted. Plate the pasta and garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Pasta Pomodoro

Pasta Pomodoro

40 min6 servings375 cal

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