Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this pasta recipe as a light side dish, or add grilled chicken to serve as a complete meal.


Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

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Servings: Makes 3 side-dish servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Low Calorie, Pasta, Tomato Sauce, Vegetarian Pasta
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 
    large tomatoes or 6 to 8 Roma tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
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  • 1/4  cup
    chopped green onions
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  • 1  tablespoon
    snipped fresh basil and/or oregano
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  • 2  tablespoons
    balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 6  ounces
    dried capellini (angel hair), linguine, or spaghetti
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  • 2  tablespoons
    grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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    Fresh basil (optional)
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Directions
1.
In medium bowl toss together the tomatoes, green onions, basil and/or oregano, vinegar, garlic, and pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
2.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, except omit any salt or oil; drain.
3.
Add the hot pasta to the tomato mixture; toss to mix. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil. Makes 3 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 114, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 141 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 34%, Vitamin C 129%, Calcium 0%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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