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Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce

By Lana Stuart · Published: Jun 6, 2019 · Last Modified: Oct 19, 2020 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce is a perfect summer dinner. Pasta is tossed with tomatoes and loads of fresh basil. Topped with Parmigiano Reggiano. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/pasta-with-tomato-basil-sauce/

This Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce is a perfect summer dinner. Pasta is tossed with tomatoes and loads of fresh basil. Topped with Parmigiano Reggiano.

Can anyone tell me something that shouts "summertime" louder and clearer than tomatoes and fresh basil? Tomatoes and basil are two ingredients that make a near perfect combination every time.

This Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce is a perfect summer dinner. Pasta is tossed with tomatoes and loads of fresh basil. Topped with Parmigiano Reggiano. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/pasta-with-tomato-basil-sauce/

There's the classic Caprese Salad with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. And Panzanella, the perfectly delectable use for day-old Italian bread, with tomatoes and basil. But today I'm bringing you my recipe for a simple, fragrant and nearly irresistible tomato basil sauce.

I make this recipe often during the summer months when the basil is growing faster than I can find uses for it. It's quick, it's easy, and your whole family will love it. Mine does.

Because this recipe uses so few ingredients, be sure to use the very best of each that you can afford. I like the Cento brand of San Marzano tomatoes and I always use real Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for this. It makes all the difference in the final dish.

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How to Make Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce

Start boiling the water and cook your pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce.

Prep the onions and garlic for Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion. Cook until the onion is softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.

Add tomatoes to the sauteed onions and garlic

Add the tomatoes with all their juice. Crush the tomatoes using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon.

Add seasoning to the tomato basil sauce

Add the basil, a good pinch of salt, several grinds of black pepper and red pepper flakes. You can chop or chiffonade the basil if you like, but for this recipe, I like to just tear it into large pieces. Feel free to add even more fresh basil if you want to.

Cook for ten minutes or until the tomatoes are very soft.

Add cooked pasta

Add the hot, cooked pasta to the pan and toss or stir to combine. If you feel that the tomato-basil sauce is a little too thick, add a spoonful or two of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce.

Top with Parmigiano Reggiano

To serve, top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and a little more fresh basil. Makes four very generous servings.

Enjoy!

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  • Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato (BLT) Pasta

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  • Tomato and Basil Bake from Taste and Tell
  • Cheesy Tomato Basil Stuffed Chicken from Half Baked Harvest
  • Cherry Tomato Basil Salad from Love and Lemons
  • Tomato Basil Mozzarella Toasts from Tastes Better From Scratch

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This Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce is a perfect summer dinner. Pasta is tossed with tomatoes and loads of fresh basil. Topped with Parmigiano Reggiano. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/pasta-with-tomato-basil-sauce/

This Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce is a perfect summer dinner. Pasta is tossed with tomatoes and loads of fresh basil. Topped with Parmigiano Reggiano. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/pasta-with-tomato-basil-sauce/

Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce

This Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce is a perfect summer dinner. Pasta is tossed with tomatoes and loads of fresh basil. Topped with Parmigiano Reggiano.
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Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 395kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 tblsp. olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 28 oz. can San Marzano tomatoes
  • 10-12 large fresh basil leaves torn into pieces
  • Large pinch of salt
  • 4-5 grinds of black pepper
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and onion. Cook until onion is softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juice. Crush the tomatoes using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Add the basil, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for ten minutes or until the tomatoes are well softened.
  • Add the hot, cooked pasta to the pan and toss or stir to combine.
  • Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and a little more fresh basil.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 276mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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Lana Stuart is the cook and occasional traveler here at Never Enough Thyme. Lana has been cooking since she was tall enough to reach the stove and started this blog in 2009 to share her delicious home cooking recipes. You'll find about 700 recipes here so there's sure to be something your family will like!
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  1. Donald Albanese says

    October 30, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    P.S. That was a very well presented recipe. And you do understand ingredients.
    Former (& retired) owner of an Italian restaurant

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    • Lana Stuart says

      October 30, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      Thank you so much, Donald! Your comment just made my day :-)

      Reply
  2. Donald Albanese says

    October 30, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    This is really not a comment on your recipe; it is a comment for your use.
    It is in reference to a comment pertaining to your recipe: "Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce". It was posted by smilinggreenmom on June 10, 2010. She suggests that you visit her blog. I just did - and the result was not what I expected! I did have good chuckle!

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      October 30, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      Oh my word! Well, I have taken care of that suggestion. Delete! (p.s. - thanks for letting me know!)

      Reply
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