In the vibrant culinary landscape of Italian cuisine, few dishes are as beloved and versatile as pasta with tomato sauce. This classic combination, known as "pasta al pomodoro" or "pasta alla marinara," is a staple in households and restaurants across the country. Its simplicity and adaptability make it a perfect canvas for creativity and experimentation.
In this article, we present a collection of 5 delectable pasta recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions of Italy. From the classic Neapolitan "Spaghetti al Pomodoro" to the rich and flavorful "Pasta alla Norma" from Sicily, each recipe offers a unique take on this timeless dish. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you through the steps of creating authentic and delicious pasta dishes that are sure to impress your family and friends.
FRESH TOMATO PASTA
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.
Provided by Langu
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 22m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Coarsely chop the tomato and transfer to a small bowl. Sprinkle the tomato chunks with basil, olive oil, and salt. Set aside.
- 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.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.5 calories, Carbohydrate 82.2 g, Cholesterol 134.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 33.4 mg, Sugar 7 g
PâTES à LA TOMATE - TOMATO PASTA RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-9980
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. On a clean work surface, lay your flour out and make a well in the middle. 2. Place all ingredients in the well, except the water. 3. Using your hands (or a fork) mix the ingredients starting in the middle. 4. Once center is well mixed, begin working the dough until all flour in incorporated. 5. Add water to dough. 6. Knead into a ball. 7. This is not a finished dough, notice the no-so-smooth surface. Keep kneading! 8. Once smooth, you are done! 9. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes or place in the fridge. 10. Remove and roll into desired shape and cook! Fresh pasta cooks in about 4-5 minutes when boiled!
PASTA WITH TOMATOES
Earlene Ertelt of Woodburn, Oregon found the recipe for Pasta with Tomatoes in the newspaper a few years ago and has used it frequently ever since. "My husband, Charles, and I are busy on our farm and with other activities, so quick and easy dishes like this one are very important to me," Earlene asserts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Serve over pasta. If desired, garnish with basil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
TOMATO-BUTTER PASTA
When you have ripe, perfect tomatoes that you want to enjoy without much fuss, this is the pasta to make. (If your tomatoes are tasteless, your pasta will be too, so don't try this with the off-season grocery store variety.) It's inspired by pan con tomate, in which grated tomato and its juices are spooned onto garlic toasts. Here, with vigorous stirring, grated tomato and cold butter form a glossy, light, pretty-in-pink sauce that tastes of sweet, just-cooked tomato. The red-pepper flakes, garlic, basil and Parmesan bring out the flavor of the tomato, and while there are plenty of other ways to embellish further, you don't need to: This is lazy, easy summer cooking at its best. (P.S. Leftovers make a great room-temperature pasta salad.) To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, using the large holes of a box grater, grate the cut ends of the tomato into a large bowl. Discard or compost skins. Grate the butter into the bowl as well. Using the small holes of the box grater, grate the garlic into the bowl. Add the red-pepper flakes, and season generously with salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot, along with the bowl of grated tomato and butter. Set over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and glosses the pasta, 2 to 3 minutes (the sauce will thicken as it sits). Add pasta water as needed to emulsify the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with more red-pepper flakes, black pepper, basil and Parmesan as desired.
ONE-PAN FETA PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
In 2018, the Finnish blogger Jenni Hayrinen posted a recipe for baked feta pasta. The dish became a full-on TikTok sensation, popular to the point that supermarkets were selling out of feta. This version streamlines her recipe. Instead of cooking the pasta separately, it's added to the casserole dish with the baked feta and tomatoes, turning it into a cozy one-pan meal. (Also note that you'll need an electric kettle to boil the water. So maybe it's more like a one-and-a-half-pan meal.) Don't think of this as a pasta dish in an Italian, al-dente sense. It's more like a creamy casserole along the lines of mac and cheese. In any case, it's comforting and supremely easy.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a shallow 2-quart casserole or gratin dish, or an 11-by-7-inch baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with 1/4 cup of the olive oil to coat. Place the feta in the middle of the dish, and top with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle the black pepper and red-pepper flakes over everything. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the garlic has softened and the tomatoes have burst their skins.
- Add the pasta to the pan in an even layer and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pour the boiling water on top. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, carefully submerge pasta. Cover tightly with foil and bake until pasta is al dente, 17 to 19 minutes. Remove from oven and let the pasta stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb the excess liquid.
- Stir in basil until everything is well incorporated, and the tomatoes and cheese create a creamy sauce. When serving, top with more black pepper, oil and flaky sea salt.
TOMATO AND GARLIC PASTA
There is nothing nicer than the flavor of fresh tomatoes. You can use canned, but the trouble you take to prepare this dish is worth it. You prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking, no long hours of waiting. Great if you want meatless pasta.
Provided by ALMA-LOU
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place tomatoes in a kettle, and cover with cold water. Bring just to the boil. Pour off water, and cover again with cold water. Peel. Cut into small pieces.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- In a large skillet or saute pan, saute the garlic in enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan. The garlic should just become opaque, not brown. Stir in the tomato paste. Immediately stir in the tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer until the pasta is ready; add the basil.
- Drain the pasta, but do not rinse in cold water. Toss with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, and then mix into the sauce. Reduce the heat as low as possible. Keep warm, uncovered, for about 10 minutes when it is ready to serve. Garnish generously with fresh Parmesan cheese.
- VARIATIONS: Saute fresh quartered mushrooms with the garlic, or add shoestring zucchini along with the tomato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 235.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. The better the quality of your tomatoes, the better your sauce will be. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
- Use a variety of tomatoes. Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of tomatoes to create a more complex flavor. For example, you could use a combination of Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and heirloom tomatoes.
- Roast your tomatoes before making the sauce. Roasting tomatoes concentrates their flavor and gives them a slightly smoky taste. To roast tomatoes, simply toss them with olive oil and salt and pepper, and then roast them in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30-45 minutes, or until they are softened and caramelized.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is an essential ingredient in tomato sauce, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that is made from 100% Italian olives.
- Add fresh herbs and spices. Fresh herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to tomato sauce. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld together and develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. Tomato sauce is a classic pasta sauce, but it can also be used on pizza, chicken, or fish.
Conclusion:
Tomato sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like it simple or complex, spicy or mild, there's a tomato sauce recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these tomato sauce recipes a try.
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