Yalla Market
Simple Tomato Pasta Recipe
Mediterranean
⏱ 30 mins
Easy
4 servings
Ahlan! It sounds like you're in the mood for a classic, comforting dish – pasta with a delicious tomato sauce! That's a fantastic choice for lunch, and I have a wonderful, simple recipe that brings out all the beautiful flavors of the Mediterranean. It's easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Let's get cooking, my friend! Approximate nutrition per serving (based on 4 servings): Calories: 450 kcal, Protein: 15g, Carbs: 85g, Fat: 9g.
Ingredients
- Pasta Buy: Tabarak Date Pasta · ₺109.99
- Canned crushed tomatoes
- Onion Buy: Onion Powder · ₺55.99
- Garlic Buy: Garlic Marinated Chicken · ₺149.99
- Olive oil
- Tomato paste Buy: Tat Tomato Paste Large · ₺88.99
- Dried oregano
- Salt Buy: Salt · ₺29.99
- Black pepper Buy: Ground Black Pepper · ₺89.99
- Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 400g of your preferred pasta (like penne or spaghetti) and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, finely chop 1 medium onion and mince 3 cloves of garlic.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
- Pour in 1 can (400g) of crushed tomatoes. Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta directly to the sauce and toss gently to coat all the pasta evenly. If needed, add a little more reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your homemade Simple Tomato Pasta!
Pro Tips
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce along with the oregano.
- Fresh basil leaves torn and stirred in at the very end, just before serving, will elevate the aroma and taste.
- Don't rinse your pasta after draining; the starch helps the sauce cling better!