Fresh Tomato Pasta Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Fresh Tomato Pasta Recipe). This is an extremely simple pasta recipe that I love to make when I don't really feel like cooking! I use rigatoni, but you can use whatever pasta you prefer. This is especially delicious with tomatoes fresh from your garden. Serve with garlic bread and a simple lettuce salad with Italian dressing.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Total: 22 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Fresh Tomato Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package dry pasta

1 clove garlic

1 medium tomato

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pinch salt

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

Step 2

Coarsely chop the tomato and transfer to a small bowl. Sprinkle the tomato chunks with basil olive oil and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

Once the water is boiling stir in the rigatoni and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered stirring occasionally until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander and then return the pasta to the pot.

Step 4

Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix.

Nutritional Information

Fresh Tomato Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 501.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.1g 34%

Carbohydrates: 82.2g 27%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 7g

Fat: 12g 18%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 134.4mg 45%

Vitamin A Iu: 682.2IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.6mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 10.3mg 17%

Folate: 271.8mcg 68%

Calcium: 56.3mg 6%

Iron: 4.6mg 26%

Magnesium: 11.5mg 4%

Potassium: 205.5mg 6%

Sodium: 33.4mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 107.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.