La Cucina # 08 – Pasta Pomodoro

Pasta Pomodoro

Makes 4 servings

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

Shopping List:

• 450 gr or 1 [16 ounce] package angel hair pasta
• 60 ml or ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 360 gr or 2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 30 ml or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 350 ml or 1 [10.75 ounce] can low-sodium chicken broth
• crushed red pepper to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 5 gr or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 20 gr or ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

TO MAKE:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat.
4. Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned.
5. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
6. Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce.
7. Simmer for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.

Note 1: Angel hair pasta is like spaghetti, only the rods are very thin.

Note 2: Easy and light pasta with tomatoes and garlic. Cooked chicken breast chunks or shrimp can also be added to the sauce for a great main dish.

ENJOY !

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 500
Total Fat: 18.3g
Cholesterol: 6mg
Sodium: 350mg
Total Carbs: 69.7g
Dietary Fiber: 5.4g
Protein: 16.2g

PDF of this recipe: 20120301-Pasta-Pomodoro