Tomato Sauce Pasta
A classic Italian pasta dish made with rich, tangy tomato sauce, herbs, and garlic. Simple, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large pot
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- colander
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta spaghetti or penne
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant and golden.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 8g