Pasta Pomodoro

This pasta pomodoro is an easy and light pasta dish with a fresh tomato, garlic, and basil sauce for a flavorful dinner in just 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 500 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• crushed red pepper to taste
• 0.5 onion, chopped
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until softened and lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar, and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. Simmer until pasta is heated through and serve topped with grated cheese.