Fresh Tomato Pasta
Fresh Tomato Pasta. Using fresh homegrown produce, Pompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and a few simple spices you can have the most amazing pasta recipe in minutes!
Servings 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh tomatoes seeded and choped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 5 Tablespoons olive oil divided, I like to use Pompeian Robust Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 16 oz box spaghetti noodles
- 6 large fresh basil leaves chopped
- fresh Parmesan cheese grated
- 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half, (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large deep skillet until hot. Add your tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Mix together well. Lightly mash the tomatoes with the back of a fork or a tomato masher. Simmer 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the pasta noodles half of the time suggested on the box. Drain.
- Add the partially cooked pasta to your tomato mixture. Cook until your pasta is al dente.*
- Remove your pan from the heat. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, fresh basil, cheese, and cherry tomatoes if using.
Notes
*You may need to add additional water to the pan. This is ok. Adjust and add seasoning as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings