Tomato and Garlic Pasta

For this simple garlic and tomato pasta recipe, there is nothing nicer than the flavor of fresh tomatoes. You can use canned, but the trouble you take to prepare this dish is worth it. You prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking, no long hours of waiting. Great if you want meatless pasta.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 260 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 pounds tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Place tomatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring just to a boil. Pour off water, and cover again with cold water. Peel the skin off tomatoes and cut into small pieces.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan, making sure there is enough to cover the bottom of the pan, and sauté garlic until opaque but not browned. Stir in tomato paste. Immediately stir in the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is ready, adding basil at the end.

Step 4

Drain pasta, do not rinse in cold water. Toss with a bit of olive oil, then mix into the sauce.

Step 5

Reduce heat as low as possible. Keep warm, uncovered, for about 10 minutes when it is ready to serve. Garnish generously with fresh Parmesan cheese.