Description
Experience the warmth of Italy with this cozy and satisfying Italian dinner made easy. This delightful dish features al dente pasta tossed in a rich, savory tomato sauce infused with garlic and aromatic herbs. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a simple yet impressive meal that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning to the skillet, breaking up the tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg