Updated March 24, 2019
What is Pasta Pomodoro?
Pasta Pomodoro, don’t you just love saying that? I love saying it and eating it. It sounds fancy but it is SO easy. This easy pasta dish is one of my all-time favorites. We make this pasta at least twice a month. It is a weeknight dinner lifesaver. Pomodoro means tomato in Italian so it’s basically pasta with tomato sauce. It is a classic Italian dish that is made with simple ingredients…and that is a GOOD thing! Sometimes simple is best and that is SO true about this dish.
How Do You Make Pasta Pomodoro?
The key ingredients in Pasta Pomodoro are:
Olive oil Onion Garlic Pasta Tomatoes Basil Parmesan cheese Butter
Very simple ingredients, that you probably always have on hand. YAY! I am telling you, this pasta recipe is a dinner lifesaver!
The Best Pasta Pomodoro
There are a few tips for making the BEST pasta pomodoro. I am all about sharing secrets, so I am going to tell. Don’t worry, if you do have a deep dark secret, I can keep a secret, I just don’ t like to:)
First, make sure you use quality ingredients. There aren’t very many ingredients so you want to make sure all of the ingredients are high quality. We use canned tomatoes for this recipe, but ONLY San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes. They are the BEST canned tomatoes. Make sure you use them to get the best flavor for the tomato sauce. Puree the tomatoes in a food processor or blender before you get started. We use spaghetti, but you can use bucatini, angel hair, or fettuccini. We love DeLallo’s pasta! Add a little crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce to give it a little kick. If the kids are going to eat it, you can leave them out, but our boys are fine with a little heat. Make sure you reserve ½ cup of the pasta water so you can add it back into the sauce. Don’t miss this step. Add a little butter to the pasta at the end. You only need two tablespoons, but those two tablespoons make a big difference. The butter adds a richness to the pasta. Don’t be skimpy with the fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Also, buy the GOOD Parmesan cheese for this recipe.
If you are looking for an easy weeknight dinner recipe, give Pasta Pomodoro a try! It is also a great recipe for easy entertaining. Serve a simple green salad and garlic bread on the side. Everyone loves this classic pasta dish!
If you like this Pasta Pomodoro recipe, try:
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