Description
A flavorful and easy one-pan pasta recipe featuring three types of tomatoes and fresh basil simmered with garlic and spices for a delicious, saucy Italian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes & Oils
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes (packed in olive oil)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- (1) 6 oz can tomato paste
Herbs & Spices
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups fresh basil, thinly sliced (about 3 large handfuls)
Liquids & Pasta
- 1 pound bucatini pasta or thick spaghetti
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Simmer tomatoes: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it simmers. Add the sun dried tomatoes along with their oils and the cherry tomatoes. Stir well to coat everything. Partially cover and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring once or twice until the cherry tomatoes burst and release their juices.
- Add aromatics and spices: Stir in the minced garlic, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and salt. Cook this mixture for 2 minutes, allowing the garlic to soften and the spices to infuse the oil.
- Add pasta and liquids: Add the bucatini pasta into the pot, then pour in the vegetable broth, water, and tomato paste. Increase heat to high. Using a wooden spoon, gently break up the tomato paste and stir it into the liquid until fully combined and the mixture begins to boil rapidly.
- Cook pasta and reduce sauce: Boil the mixture, stirring and turning the pasta frequently to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 14 minutes.
- Finish with basil and rest: Remove the pot from heat, stir in the thinly sliced fresh basil, then cover the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the pasta garnished with additional fresh basil and optional cheese if desired.
Notes
- This one-pan tomato basil pasta is incredibly easy to prepare and packed with rich, fresh flavors.
- Using bucatini or thick spaghetti helps the pasta hold up well during boiling and absorb the sauce.
- Don’t skimp on the salt to enhance the natural sweetness of the tomatoes.
- Feel free to add grated Parmesan or vegan cheese on top for an extra cheesy flavor.
- The dish can be customized with extra veggies or protein for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
