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    Posted on: Aug 14, 2018 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Spaghetti al Pomodoro (10 ingredients)

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    Spaghetti al Pomodoro - a simple pasta dish that will transport you back to Italy.

    The first time I had Spaghetti al Pomodoro was in Manarola which is located in the Cinque Terre region of Italy.

    It was such a simple dish, yet bursting in flavor, and easily the best pasta dish I ever had!

    At that moment I told myself that when I return home, I'll recreate this pasta. That was 7 years ago. Better late than never, right?

    Here is Spaghetti al Pomodoro made with fresh tomatoes and garlic sauteed in lots of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

    Of course, I added a healthy twist and used whole wheat spaghetti instead of white pasta, it still tastes amazing.

    Top off the pasta with fresh basil and Parmigiano Reggiano (the real thing). I promise you this dish will transport you back to Italy.

    This recipe is:

    Whole Wheat
    Vegetarian
    Only 6 Ingredients
    Made with Fresh Ingredients
    30 Minutes to Prepare
    Incredibly Flavorful

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    Spaghetti al Pomodoro

    Vegetarian, Gluten-Free option
    A simple dish made with simple and fresh ingredients that will transport you back to Italy.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 6 servings
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 28 minutes minutes
    Calories: 408kcal
    Author: Nisha

    Ingredients

    • pot of boiling water
    • 1 pound organic whole wheat spaghetti
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 2 fresh basil strands, for cooking
    • 2 pints cherry tomatoes, sliced in thirds (about 5 ½ cups chopped tomatoes)
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ cup of strachy pasta water
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese
    • 20 leaves fresh basil, julienne

    Instructions

    • Start by heating a pot of water.
    • You'll need 2 pints of tomatoes.
    • Slice the tomatoes in thirds, my cherry tomatoes were slightly bigger.
    • That's a lot of tomatoes.
    • Now chop the garlic and you'll need 2 strands of fresh basil.
    • Heat a skillet with extra virgin olive oil.
    • Once hot, add the garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook for less than a minute.
    • Now add the 2 strands of basil. Stir for a few seconds.
    • Add all the cherry tomatoes.
    • Stir. Cook the tomatoes down for about 10 minutes.
    • Season the water with salt and add the spaghetti to the boiling water. Follow the instructions on the package and cook the pasta until al dente.
    • In the meantime, grate the Parmigiano Reggiano and julienne the fresh basil leaves.
    • Check on the pasta, should be done. Make sure you reserve some pasta water for later.
    • Check on the sauce, Remove the 2 strands of basil.
    • Add the spaghetti.
    • Add ¼ cup of starchy pasta water. Toss.
    • Add Parmigiano Reggiano. Toss.
    • Add fresh basil. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 974IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword Spaghetti, Spaghetti al Pomodoro
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