Angel Hair Pomodoro
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook time
45 minutes
Total time
50 minutes
Ingredients
- Canned (28-ounce) whole & peeled, unsalted tomatoes
- ¼ cup of water
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 1¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 7–10 sprigs of fresh basil, hand-torn
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- Shaved Parmesan, optional
Instructions
- Put canned tomatoes in a saucepan with salt, sugar, and garlic. Add ¼ cup of water after swirling it around in the can that had the tomatoes first.
- Bring tomatoes to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, uncovered.
- If some of the tomatoes are still whole, mash them down.
- Add olive oil and freshly torn basil leaves, then simmer for another 10 minutes to incorporate all the flavors.
- In a separate pot, boil pasta for 4 minutes for al dente.
- Either serve the pasta with the sauce on top or with the sauce mixed in, with shaved parmesan as a garnish on top.
Adapted from: Honest Cooks Kitchen
Nutrition per serving (4 servings)
Calories 480 • Total Fat 31g • Saturated Fat 4g • Sodium 1,190mg • Total Carbohydrates 44g • Dietary Fiber 6g • Added Sugars 1g • Protein 8g
Dietitian’s Note
Use 100% whole wheat pasta to increase the dietary fiber content. Adding diced tofu or ground chicken would add protein and spinach would add a variety of micronutrients. And try using half as much salt (or switch to “lite” salt) to bring down the very high sodium level.
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Nutrition per serving (4 servings)
Calories 480 • Total Fat 31g • Saturated Fat 4g • Sodium 1,190mg • Total Carbohydrates 44g • Dietary Fiber 6g • Added Sugars 1g • Protein 8g
Dietitian’s Note
Use 100% whole wheat pasta to increase the dietary fiber content. Adding diced tofu or ground chicken would add protein and spinach would add a variety of micronutrients. And try using half as much salt (or switch to “lite” salt) to bring down the very high sodium level.
