Tomato Pasta Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this homemade Tomato Pasta recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This dish is a perfect option for a quick and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this delicious pasta in no time!
Recipe Information:
- Name: Tomato Pasta
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins
- Calories: 488.1 per serving
- Fat Content: 9.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 10.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 95g
- Fiber Content: 14g
- Sugar Content: 3.2g
- Protein Content: 9.6g
- Servings: Not specified
- Yield: Not specified
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 4 fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 box penne pasta
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In a blender or food processor, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh mint, and diced fresh tomatoes. | 15 mins |
| Blend until you achieve a smooth paste consistency. | ||
| 2 | Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente according to the package instructions. | 10 mins |
| Once cooked, drain the pasta and allow it to cool slightly. | ||
| 3 | In a separate skillet, heat the tomato paste mixture over medium heat. | 5 mins |
| 4 | Add the can of diced tomatoes to the skillet and stir well to combine with the paste. | |
| 5 | Toss the cooked and cooled penne pasta with the tomato mixture in the skillet. | |
| 6 | Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste. | |
| 7 | If the tomato paste mixture is too thick, gradually add some of the pasta cooking water to thin it out, mixing well. |
8. Serve:**
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, serve the tomato pasta hot, garnished with additional fresh mint if desired.
9. Enjoy!
- Dive into the rich flavors of this Tomato Pasta dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal with loved ones. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or some garlic bread for a complete and satisfying dining experience. 🍝🍅🌿
