Description
Pasta shells with tomato sauce is a comforting Italian classic that brings rich flavors to your table. Picture perfectly cooked conchiglie cradling a luscious, aromatic tomato sauce, enhanced by garlic and fresh herbs. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests on date nights. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, it’s sure to become a cherished favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz conchiglie (pasta shells)
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
- Add drained pasta shells to the sauce, mixing gently while adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Top with fresh basil before serving. Optionally sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg