Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Garden fresh tomatoes enhance the flavor of this delicious sauce served over penne pasta. Try this recipe on a weeknight when you need a simple main dish in less than 30 minutes.

from Family Circle

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Servings: 8 Prep 10 mins Cook 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 7 medium-size ripe tomatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Make It

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant.

3. Add tomatoes, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and tomato paste to pan and turn heat to medium-high. Cook for about 10 minutes or until tomatoes have begun to lose their shape. Stir in remaining tablespoon olive oil and basil.

4. Place pasta in large bowl and stir in sauce and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 8; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 299, Fat, total (g): 7, chol. (mg): 1, sat. fat (g): 1, carb. (g): 50, fiber (g): 3, pro. (g): 9, sodium (mg): 272, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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