PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO

Pasta with tomato sauce is one of the warhorses of the Mediterranean cuisine. Its simplicity makes the dish for excellence pleasing to those who want to eat well and feel light.

Ingredients for 4 people:

- 320 grams of pasta

- 200 grams of ripe tomatoes

- Half of an onion

- A few leaves of fresh basil

- Salt and pepper

- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

- Parmigiano reggiano

Preparation

To peel well the tomatoes, blanch them first in hot water for a few minutes then cut into cubes. Sauté a clove of garlic and chopped onion in a pan with a little oil; When the garlic starts to brown, remove from pan and add tomatoes, a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for about 20 minutes.

When the tomatoes are cooked, add some fresh basil leaf. Meanwhile, in another pot, bring to boil salt water, where you will prepare the pasta (for the cooking time of the pasta look at its package). Drain the pasta and put it in the pan along with the tomatoes. Sauté for about a minute and serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a few leaves of basil.

Preparation time: 45 minutes

Cost: Low

Difficulty: Easy