TOMATO SAUCE WITH ROTINI

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds ripe tomatoes
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped, fresh oregano leaves or 4 teaspoons dried leaves
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
8 cloves garlic
1 1/3 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
2/3 cup good-quality olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 pounds rotini or other spiral macaroni
2 cups finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes into large chunks; remove seeds. Put one-fourth of the tomatoes, oregano, parsley, garlic, basil, olive oil and black pepper in food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Set aside and repeat until all ingredients are used; combine and either set aside or refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente in one or two pots of boiling water. Drain and serve while piping hot, with sauce either at room temperature or cold.
  • Pass the cheese around.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 960, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 141 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 414 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

Alphonsus Mombo
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and oregano and it was much better.


Moaz Mohammed
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so easy to make and the rotini always comes out cooked perfectly. I've made this recipe for my family and friends several times and they all love it.


Bheki Zondi
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce was so flavorful and the rotini cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Austin Cloud
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I wasn't sure about the combination of tomato sauce and rotini, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was flavorful and the rotini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Sihab Babu
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This is my new go-to recipe for tomato sauce with rotini. The sauce is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use fresh or canned tomatoes.


Beckford Lettin
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This sauce is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The rotini cooks evenly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


James Bell
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The sauce was amazing and the rotini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zuleyka Paredes
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the rotini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Damian Raghoonanan
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the sauce and the rotini was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Md. Biplob
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the rotini was cooked perfectly. My kids loved it!


Afamag Penja
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This tomato sauce with rotini was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and had the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. The rotini cooked evenly and held the sauce well. I will definitely be making this dish again.