Quick and Easy Tomato Pasta
A delicious quick and easy tomato pasta recipe perfect for Canadian home cooks. Ready in 17 minutes.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
4
Calories
360
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Salt, pepper, and fresh herbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Gather and prep all ingredients. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Cook pasta according to package directions minus 1 minute for al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 3
Build the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, prepare the sauce base with aromatics and main flavouring ingredients.
- 4
Combine
Add drained pasta directly to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 5
Serve
Plate immediately, garnish with fresh herbs and grated cheese. Serve with crusty bread on the side.
Chef's Notes
“I add a pinch of sugar to tomato sauce only if the tomatoes taste acidic. Good San Marzanos shouldn't need it.”
— Chef Luca Bianchi
Nutrition Facts
360
cal
23g
Protein
16g
Fat
45g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
619mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- •Reserve pasta water — it's the secret to a silky sauce.
- •Don't rinse pasta after cooking unless making a cold salad.
- •Finish cooking pasta in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to marry flavours.
Reviews (4)
Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. It's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for Tuesday night.
Five stars! The flavour combination is spot on. I added a little extra garlic because that's how we like it, and it was incredible.
This is now our go-to weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes and tastes like it took hours. My kids ask for seconds every time.
Comme au restaurant! La sauce est onctueuse et les pâtes parfaitement al dente. Bravo pour cette recette.
Chef Luca Bianchi
Head Chef & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Chef
