Garlicky Tomato Pasta
Make Garlicky Tomato Pasta, an Italian dinner recipe with Spaghetti or linguine, Crushed tomatoes, Garlic. It has about 20 min, about 420 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Garlicky Tomato Pasta is an Italian dinner recipe that takes about 20 min, makes 4 servings, has about 420 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonGarlicky Tomato Pasta ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti or linguine
- 28 oz can Crushed tomatoes
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.75 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
How to make Garlicky Tomato Pasta
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the 12 oz of spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, mince the 4 cloves of garlic very finely. This ensures the garlic flavor distributes well throughout the sauce.
- In a separate large skillet or pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned; browning garlic can make it bitter.
- Pour in the 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes into the skillet with the garlic. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Season the tomato sauce with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Continue to simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes, uncovered, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water before draining the rest. This water can be used to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Drain the pasta and immediately add it directly to the simmering tomato sauce. Toss the pasta vigorously with tongs to coat every strand thoroughly with the sauce.
- If the sauce appears too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Divide the Garlicky Tomato Pasta among four plates and generously sprinkle each serving with 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
Garlicky Tomato Pasta FAQ
How do I make Garlicky Tomato Pasta?
Make Garlicky Tomato Pasta by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Garlicky Tomato Pasta?
The main ingredients include Spaghetti or linguine, Crushed tomatoes, Garlic, Olive oil, Parmesan cheese, grated. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Garlicky Tomato Pasta take?
This recipe takes about 20 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Garlicky Tomato Pasta?
Recipe Genius estimates about 420 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.