Lighter Tomato Basil Sunday Pasta Recipe

Name: Lighter Tomato Basil Sunday Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Fusilli Pasta; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 28 ounces, weight Canned Plum Tomatoes; 7 whole Basil Leaves, Chopped; 1/2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano; 1/4 Tablespoons Salt; 1/4 Tablespoons Black Pepper; 3 whole Basil Leaves, For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound Fusilli Pasta
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
28 ounces, weight Canned Plum Tomatoes
7 whole Basil Leaves, Chopped
1/2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
1/4 Tablespoons Salt
1/4 Tablespoons Black Pepper
3 whole Basil Leaves, For Garnish

1
Boil a pot of water to cook your pasta.
2
Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente.
3
Then drain and set aside.
4
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat up your olive oil.
5
Add your onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
6
Add your garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
7
Add your canned tomatoes, and crush them with a potato masher.
8
Mix tomatoes in with the onions and garlic and allow to bubble up, about 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally.
9
Add in your chopped basil leaves, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
10
Stir to combine and allow to simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
11
Add your pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
12
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the additional basil leaves.

563

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Fusilli Pasta, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Lighter Tomato Basil Sunday Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lighter Tomato Basil Sunday Pasta

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