Enjoy a perfect homemade summer dinner with delicious Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce recipe. This quick, easy recipe is bursting with flavor!
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
1poundspaghetti or linguine
2tablespoonsolive oil
4clovesgarlicminced
1medium oniondiced
28ouncescanned San Marzano tomatoes
12large fresh basil leavestorn into pieces
Large pinch of salt
½teaspoonblack pepper
½teaspoonred pepper flakes
½cupParmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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.
Notes
To store leftovers: allow the pasta to cool completely. Transfer pasta and sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Reheat over low heat in a pan with a splash of water or broth.
To freeze, allow the pasta and sauce to cool completely. Portion into individual serving sizes or family-sized portions based on your needs. Leave a bit of space at the top of the container to account for expansion during freezing. Transfer to the freezer and store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a bit of water or sauce to bring back the original consistency.