Tomato Pasta is super quick to make and comes together in under 20 minutes. This tomato pasta is comfort in every bite and very satisfying. The sauce is made from juicy tomatoes slowly simmered with onion, garlic, with a touch of butter, herbs and spices creating a slightly tangy base that clings beautifully to each strand of pasta. Recipe included with steop by step pictures and video.
We all loved saucy pasta dishes and this one is our most favourite as it is rich, tangy and delicious. This pasta tastes great even without cheese as it is wholesome goodness in every bite. Do try this and let me know how you liked it.
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About Tomato Pasta
Tomato Pasta is one of those dishes that can be made quickly yet so comforting. I usually make it for weekend dinner, sometimes bake it with cheese to make it extra special. This pasta is slightly tangy making it taste so good with simple ingredients pu into the making.
The pasta itself either it's spaghetti, penne, or fusilli should be cooked just until fork tender, then tossed directly into the sauce so it absorbs all those flavours. The sauce clings to every strand, ensuring each bite is evenly coated and satisfying.
You need no extra cream to make it rich as it tastes delicious on its own. You can serve it with grated cheese or just mixed herbs and pepper. I still remember the first time I tried making it on my own. I didn't follow any recipe, just trusted my instincts and it came out soo good.
Over time, it has become my go-to meal on days when I didn't want to stand long ni the kitchen still crave for something warm and satisfying. I love to watch how the sauce coats the pasta so beautifully.
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Tomato Pasta Ingredients
- Pasta - Pasta variety can be spaghetti or penne or fussili. However you can use any pasta variety for this dish. You can also choose between regular pasta or whole wheat pasta.
- Onion, Garlic - Onion and garlic adds great flavour to this pasta.
- Tomatoes - Choose juicy ripe tomatoes. Make sure they are not very sour.
- Spices & Herbs - Chilli flakes and mixed herbs are used. In addition you can add oregano too.
- Butter - is added to simmer with the sauce, gives flavour and richness to the sauce.
- Oil - Olive oil is best to use for any pasta dish.
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How to make Tomato Pasta Step by Step
- To a pot add 4 cups water, add salt to taste.
2.Add 150 grams spaghetti pasta.
3.Let it cook in medium flame.
4.Once cooked reserve little of pasta cooked water.
5.Check if it is cooked fork tender.
6. Transfer to a strainer and rinse it with cold water to stop further cooking.
7.Now to the same pot heat 1 tablespoon oil - add 4 garlic cloves, 1big onion along with 3 big tomatoes.
8. Saute for few minutes.
9.Cook covered for minutes until tomatoes turn mushy and soft.
10.Once it turns mushy and raw smell leaves, transfer to mixer cool down and grind it to a fine puree.
11.Now add 2 tablespoon butter, let it melt.
12.Now add the prepared onion tomato puree.
13.Add ½ teaspoon mixed herbs, ½ teaspoon chilli flakes.
14.Add little of reserved pasta cooked water.
15.Add ½ teaspoon pepper powder.
16.Mix it well and simmer for few minutes.
17.Add cooked spaghetti.
18.Mix it well and switch off.
Serve it hot!
Expert Tips
- Pasta - You can use spaghetti or penne or fusilli or macaroni which best suits this pasta dish.You can use other small pasta variety too.
- Tomatoes - Choose tomatoes that are ripe, juicy and not very soar. Choose 3 big sized ones else use 4 small tomatoes.
- Consistency - The sauce should coat the pasta well so make it saucy and not dry.
- Spices - Make sure to balance the tangy tomato taste with spices like chilli flakes and mixed herbs. Plus or minus according to your spice preference.
- Vegetables - I have used only onion and garlic as the classic version. But feel free to use your own choice of vegetables like mushroom, carrots etc.
- Oil - I have used olive oil for cooking but you can use any cooking oil that is flavor less.
- Pasta cooked water - Adding pasta cooked water makes the sauce thick and tasty.
- Storing - You can make the red sauce well ahead and store it in fridge. It keeps well for a week if refrigerated.
Serving and Storage
Serve it as such hot or serve it along with toasted bread. I would recommend to consume it fresh. In case you want to store, make the sauce separately store in fridge then mix it with pasta while serving. This sauce keeps well in fridge for about 2-3 days if handled properly. If you are planning to store add an extra tablespoon oil while cooking the sauce.
FAQS
1. Can I use canned tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes?
Yes, canned tomatoes are a great alternative and often give a richer flavour since they are picked and preserved at peak ripeness.
2.Which pasta variety do you recommend?
I would recommend spaghetti or macaroni pasta varieties as it strings the sauce well. However you can use other varieties too.
3.How can I make my tomato sauce thicker?
Let it simmer uncovered so excess water evaporates. You can also add little cream to make it more creamy and rich.
4.Can I add vegetables to tomato pasta?
Absolutely! Vegetables like mushrooms, capsicum, spinach, or zucchini work very well and make the dish more nutritious.
5.Why is my pasta sticking together?
This usually happens if there isn't enough water or if it's not stirred while cooking. Adding a little oil after draining which avoids pasta from sticking to each other.
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Tomato Pasta Recipe | Tomato Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients
- 150 grams spaghetti
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 big sized onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 big sized tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon mixed herbs
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
- ½ teaspoon pepper powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- To a pot add 4 cups water, add salt to taste.
- Add 150 grams spaghetti pasta.
- Let it cook in medium flame.
- Once cooked reserve little of pasta cooked water.
- Check if it is cooked fork tender.
- Transfer to a strainer and rinse it with cold water to stop further cooking.
- Now to the same pot heat 1 tablespoon oil - add 4 garlic cloves, 1big onion along with 3 big tomatoes.
- Saute for few minutes.
- Cook covered for minutes until tomatoes turn mushy and soft.
- Once it turns mushy and raw smell leaves, transfer to mixer cool down and grind it to a fine puree.
- Now add 2 tablespoon butter, let it melt.
- Now add the prepared onion tomato puree.
- Add ½ teaspoon mixed herbs, ½ teaspoon chilli flakes.
- Add little of reserved pasta cooked water.
- Add ½ teaspoon pepper powder.
- Mix it well and simmer for few minutes.
- Add cooked spaghetti.
- Mix it well and switch off.
- Serve it hot!
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Notes
- Pasta - You can use spaghetti or penne or fusilli or macaroni which best suits this pasta dish.You can use other small pasta variety too.
- Tomatoes - Choose tomatoes that are ripe, juicy and not very soar. Choose 3 big sized ones else use 4 small tomatoes.
- Consistency - The sauce should coat the pasta well so make it saucy and not dry.
- Spices - Make sure to balance the tangy tomato taste with spices like chilli flakes and mixed herbs. Plus or minus according to your spice preference.
- Vegetables - I have used only onion and garlic as the classic version. But feel free to use your own choice of vegetables like mushroom, carrots etc.
- Oil - I have used olive oil for cooking but you can use any cooking oil that is flavor less.
- Pasta cooked water - Adding pasta cooked water makes the sauce thick and tasty.
- Storing - You can make the red sauce well ahead and store it in fridge. It keeps well for a week if refrigerated.
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