Whole Wheat Pasta In Red Sauce Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Pasta In Red Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: crushed red pepper flakes, - 1 tablespoon; onion, chopped- 1 piece; whole wheat penne- 1 katori; olive oil, - 1 tsp; garlic - 2 clove; dried parsley, - 1 tbsp; dried basil, - 1 tsp; ground black pepper, - 1/2 tsp; stewed tomatoes or tomato puree, - 2 tsp; crushed red pepper flakes, - 1 tsp; red pepper flakes, - 1 tbsp

Servings: persons

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DIRECTIONS.
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Step 1.
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In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm oil and saute garlic, heat through until the garlic turns translucent, not brown.
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Step 2.
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Add onion and cook over low heat until translucent for 5 to 10 minutes.Add parsley, basil and ground black pepper; stir.
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Step 3.
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Add tomato puree and cover, raise heat to medium and bring to a strong simmer. Lower heat and add red pepper flakes.Cover saucepan and cook for 25 to 35 minutes.
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Step 4.
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The sauce can be run in the food processor for 2 to 3 seconds to achieve a more uniform sauce or let the sauce cook over medium-low heat uncovered for 10 minutes or until it thickens.
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Step 5.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
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Step 6.
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Drain and serve with sauce.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: crushed red pepper flakes, - 1 tablespoon, onion, chopped- 1 piece, whole wheat penne- 1 katori, olive oil, - 1 tsp, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Pasta In Red Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Whole Wheat Pasta In Red Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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