Description
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring a fresh tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Stir in the oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole peeled tomatoes and crush them by hand before adding them to the skillet.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: tomato pasta, spaghetti, easy sauce, quick dinner, basil pasta