Pasta pomodoro, a classic Italian dish, is a simple yet flavorful combination of pasta, tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Originating from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Naples, this dish has become a staple in Italian cuisine and is enjoyed worldwide. The secret to a great pasta pomodoro lies in using fresh, ripe tomatoes, which provide a burst of natural sweetness and tang. Combined with fragrant garlic and aromatic basil, the flavors come together to create a harmonious balance. This article presents three variations of pasta pomodoro: the classic recipe, a quick and easy weeknight version, and a vegetarian alternative. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the traditional dish, catering to different tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and authentic pasta pomodoro that will transport you to the heart of Italy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA POMODORO
Easy and light pasta with tomatoes and garlic. Cooked chicken breast chunks or shrimp can also be added to sauce for a great main dish!
Provided by DEBNJAMES
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. Simmer for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 349.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
PASTA POMODORO
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the 1/4 cup olive oil and heat until hot. Add the onions, garlic and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes and tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper. Tie the oregano and thyme together with a piece of butcher's twine, then add to the sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti 2 minutes less than the time indicated in the package directions. Remove the herb bundle from the sauce and discard.
- Add the spaghetti to the warm sauce along with 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Let the spaghetti finish cooking in the sauce, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, basil leaves and a good drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan over the top.
PASTA AL POMODORO
Provided by Oliver Strand
Categories Pasta Tomato Christmas Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy High Fiber Father's Day Dinner Lunch Fall Summer Christmas Eve Party Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a 12" skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 12 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 2-4 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more. Increase heat to medium, add puréed tomatoes and season lightly with kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat, stir in basil sprigs, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a 5-quart pot. Season with salt; add spaghetti or bucatini and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes before tender. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
- Discard basil and heat skillet over high heat. Stir in reserved pasta water to loosen sauce; bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; add butter and cheese; toss until cheese melts. Transfer to warm bowls; serve with more cheese, if desired.
POMODORO PASTA SAUCE
A smooth, tasty tomato-based sauce full of fresh ingredients! Great as a pasta sauce or dipping sauce for garlic bread! Super kid-friendly!
Provided by Melissa Smith
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir the diced tomatoes, celery, carrots, sweet onion, garlic, tomato paste, water, red wine, sage, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook the sauce at a simmer until the carrots are tender, about 1 hour.
- Pour the sauce into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Hold the lid of the blender in place with a towel and carefully start the blender using a few quick pulses to get the sauce moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean container. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the sauce in the pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 131.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
PENNE PORTABELLA (COPYCAT OF PASTA POMODORO'S DISH)
I saw one of the owners of Pasta Pomodoro make this on a local tv show. The measurements are approximate as he only demonstrated the ingredients used, no measurements. But this dish is easy and pretty hard to mess up. Mine tasted just as good as the one from the restaurant (I just tried this dish about a couple of weeks ago). A couple of pointers to make it tasty: Be sure to salt your water for pasta, this gives your pasta some flavor. After adding the pasta to the sauce, cook it for a minute of two so the pasta soaks up the sauce. After this step, you can taste and adjust flavor, adding parmesan cheese to give it more flavor (optional). Note: I actually didn't use the entire package of porchini mushrooms, only a little more than 1/2 of the package because it's expensive, also I used baby spinach instead of arugula because my kids do not appreciate the "bite" of the arugula.
Provided by JMigs0
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak the dried porchini mushrooms in the hot water (about 10 minutes), then squeeze the liquid out of the mushrooms and chop it up. Be sure to reserve the tasty soaking water for the sauce!
- Prepare the sausage according to package directions (cooked throughly and browned), drain.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions as well, however, minus one to two minutes to finsh "cooking" in the sauce. Meanwhile start the sauce:.
- Heat up a large pan (large enough to fit the pasta in), add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, sautee garlic just until fragrant, add in cooked sausage, portobello mushrooms and porchini mushrooms, and (first add 1/4 cup) of the reserved porchini soaking water as well as the wine. Let this cook for a few minutes. If the portobello mushroom is still dry, add more of the reserved soaking water (add all if possible), cook until the portobello is browned and tender.
- Add cream and heat through, stirring to incorporate the flavors together. Next add the cooked pasta and arugula or spinach leaves, cook for a minute or two to let the pasta soak up the sauce and wilt the arugula or spinach.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding parmesan cheese then salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.3, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 57.9, Sodium 921.4, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 17.4
PASTA POMODORO FOR TWO
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Puree the tomatoes using an immersion blender or food processor. Set aside.
- In a saucepot over medium heat, combine the olive oil, pepper flakes and garlic. Gently toast the garlic until golden brown, being careful not to burn it. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer; simmer 5 to 8 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook for 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the pot with the sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the butter, half of both cheeses and half of the basil and cook, tossing frequently, until the pasta is nicely coated. Season with salt if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, top with the remaining cheese and basil and drizzle with olive oil.
SALMON PASTA POMODORO
An easy, light yet filling, pasta pomodoro dish with salmon. Goes great with colorful steamed mixed veggies.
Provided by marynlc
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, 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. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place onion and garlic in the skillet in an even layer then lay salmon fillets on top. Place a lid on the skillet and cook the salmon until it flakes easily and the onions are tender. Flake all of the salmon. Season with salt and pepper, then reduce the heat to medium. Toss the spaghetti, tomatoes, and basil with the salmon and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Stir in some of the pasta water if the pasta becomes dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 229.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN & PASTA POMODORO
Steps:
- Boil water in stock pot and cook noodles.Season chicken with lemon pepper and saute in pan til juices run clear. Remove from pan and slice into strips, set aside. Add olive oil to pan and add garlic, mushrooms and pine nuts, saute til done being careful not to burn the garlic.Add drained noodles to oil along with chicken, capers, tomatoes, and parsley. Add parmesan to taste.Toss well. Also serve parmesan at table so extra can be added for those who like it.
EGGPLANT POMODORO PASTA
Diced eggplaant turns tender and tasty sautéed with garlic and olive oil. It is best served over angel hair pasta; however, any type of pasta will work.;) Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or Feta and a mixed green salad with a bottle of cold Chianti ;).Printed from: recipeland.com -- 49740 1996-2009 & EatingWel.com -- 7674, July/August 2009. Also, weightwatchers.com. Let your garden dictate the vegetables for this recipe -sliced zuchini, yellow squash or red onion -- can be substituted for the eggplant. Also red peppers are a good choice :) Had trouble posting the quanities for scallions, spring onions or green onions - it is 1/3 cup or 2 2/3 oz.
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 bowla
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put a pot of water on to boil.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, olives, vinegar, capers, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper (if using) and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes begin to break down, 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 6 minutes or according to package directions.
- Drain and divide the pasta among 6 shallow bowls.
- Spoon the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with parsley (or basil) on top.
- Enjoy!.
PASTA AL POMODORO
Make and share this Pasta Al Pomodoro recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mwolach
Categories Spaghetti
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a 12" skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add minced onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 12 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 2-4 minutes.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more.
- Increase heat to medium, add puréed tomatoes and season lightly with kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld, about 20 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat, stir in basil sprigs, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a 5-qt. pot. Season with salt; add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes before tender.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
- Discard basil and heat skillet over high heat. Stir in reserved pasta water to loosen sauce; bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook, stirring, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat; add butter and cheese; toss until cheese melts.
- Transfer to warm bowls; serve with more cheese, if desired.
P90X SHRIMP PASTA POMODORO-LEVEL III
Make and share this P90x Shrimp Pasta Pomodoro-level IIi recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MissyCakes
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 1 , 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta.
- Meanwhile, place olive oil and garlic in a large sauté pan and sauté for several minutes until lightly browned.
- Add chicken broth and tomatoes to pan; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain.
- Add shrimp to pan and cook for several more minutes, until shrimp are opaque.
- Add basil and toss shrimp mixture with cooked pasta.
PASTA AL POMODORO (TIA'S TAKE ON BASTA PASTA'S RECIPE)
Basta Pasta was a great italian place in San Francisco . Sadly they went out of business a few years ago. Lucky for me when I was visiting the last time I asked the chef for the recipe, it came back on a greasy slip of paper with the basic ingredients and no amounts! I've only recently in the past few years enjoyed cooking so decided to give it a whirl! It tastes almost identical to theirs with much tweaking. The biggest thing with this is to use the BEST ingredients you can, i.e. tomatoes, wine, fresh basil. Its really easy to make so don't let the list of ingredients scare you away. For the pasta I have used fetticini, vermiccili, capelini etc...all taste great...cause of the sauce ;-) Cooking time is including the simmering of sauce.
Provided by Thea
Categories European
Time 4h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and saute being careful not to let the garlic brown.
- Add tomatoes, wine, chicken broth, basil, sugar, pesto, vodka if using. Bring to a slight boil then turn down heat to medium-low and simmer.
- The longer you simmer this sauce the better it is! Reduce sauce by 1/4 simmering several hours, then turn to low.
- Add the chilled butter (butter will thicken sauce slightly) and stir through.
- Cook your choice of pasta al dente. While cooking pasta add the whipping cream and parmesean cheese and heat through.
- Add drained cooked pasta to pan and mix throughly and heat through.
- Serve with parmesean cheese grated on top. A loaf of rustic bread and salad goes great!
- Note: (I freeze my pesto in ice cube trays and use 1 to 2 cubes).
PASTA AL POMODORO
Steps:
- Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a 12" skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 12 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 2-4 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more. Increase heat to medium, add puréed tomatoes and season lightly with kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat, stir in basil sprigs, and set aside. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a 5-qt. pot. Season with salt; add spaghetti or bucatini and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes before tender. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Discard basil and heat skillet over high heat. Stir in reserved pasta water to loosen sauce; bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; add butter and cheese; toss until cheese melts. Transfer to warm bowls; serve with more cheese, if desired. Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2011/05/pasta-al-pomodoro#ixzz1NSi8ePo2
PASTA POMODORO
This Pasta Pomodoro is spaghetti pasta smothered in a homemade tomato sauce seasoned with garlic, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper all topped with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. There is no need to visit the local Italian restaurant when you can make this fresh in your kitchen where you control the ingredients and the...
Provided by Beth Pierce
Categories Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil.
- 2. Puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor.
- 3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the onion and cook until soft stirring several times; 7-10 minutes Add the garlic and red pepper flakes cooking for 1 minute stirring constantly. Add the pureed tomatoes and simmer until the sauce is thickened; 15-20 minutes. While the sauce is simmering cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to package directions and drain well.
- 4. Add the fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat. Stir in the butter and Parmesan Cheese. If desired top with more Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your sauce will be.
- Roast your tomatoes: Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and makes them even sweeter.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is the key to a great pasta pomodoro. Make sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Don't skimp on the garlic: Garlic is essential for a flavorful pasta pomodoro. Use at least two cloves of garlic, and more if you like.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes: Red pepper flakes add a little heat and depth of flavor to pasta pomodoro. Just a pinch is all you need.
- Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering allows the flavors in the sauce to meld together and develop.
- Use fresh basil: Fresh basil is the perfect finishing touch for pasta pomodoro. Add it just before serving.
Conclusion:
Pasta pomodoro is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes, and it's also a very affordable meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a pasta pomodoro that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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