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Pasta Pomodoro

Foodie Loves Fitness
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 4
Calories 435 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 7 vine ripe tomatoes cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 3 TBSP oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 12 oz dry linguine or any other type of pasta
  • 2 TBSP grated parmesan cheese plus more for sprinkling on top of dish (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 TSP dried oregano
  • A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan, warm 2 TBSP of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Mix in the basil and oregano, add a hint of salt and pepper, and let the sauce cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, boil water in a large pot and cook pasta according to directions. Stir the sauce every few minutes.
  • Once the pasta is done, drain it and return back to the pot.
  • Taste test the sauce, and add more salt & pepper accordingly.
  • Pour the pomodoro sauce into the pasta pot. Add 2 TBSP of grated parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 TBSP of olive oil, then toss well.
  • Divide evenly into 4 dishes, sprinkling more parmesan on top if you choose. Eat while it's still hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 13gFat: 12g
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