Tomato and Garlic Pasta

Tomato and Garlic Pasta
Tomato and Garlic Pasta might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 315 calories, 12g of protein, and 6g of fat. If you have olive oil, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Place tomatoes in a kettle, and cover with cold water. Bring just to the boil.
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Pour off water, and cover again with cold water. Peel.
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Cut into small pieces.
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Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
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In a large skillet or saute pan, saute the garlic in enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan. The garlic should just become opaque, not brown. Stir in the tomato paste. Immediately stir in the tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer until the pasta is ready; add the basil.
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Drain the pasta, but do not rinse in cold water. Toss with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, and then mix into the sauce. Reduce the heat as low as possible. Keep warm, uncovered, for about 10 minutes when it is ready to serve.
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Garnish generously with fresh Parmesan cheese.
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Saute fresh quartered mushrooms with the garlic, or add shoestring zucchini along with the tomato.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score42
Dish TypesSide Dish
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