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Tomato-coated penne in a pan with basil leaves on top

One Pot Pasta with Tomato Sauce

A simple one-pan pasta where onion, garlic, and tomato sauce simmer together while the pasta cooks right in the sauce for a glossy, flavorful finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: main dish
Cuisine: italian-inspired
Calories: 332
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon 30 ml Olive oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 can 14 oz / 400 g Tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons 30 g Tomato paste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • Basil
  • 1½ cups 360 ml Water or vegetable stock or vegetable stock
  • 8 oz 225 g Pasta of your choice
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet or pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
  2. Add garlic and tomato paste and stir briefly, then add tomato sauce and mix well.
  3. Pour in water (or vegetable stock). Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add pasta and cook at a steady simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens. Add a splash more water if needed.
  5. Finish with basil and serve with Parmesan cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

  • Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
  • Add garlic and tomato paste and stir briefly, then add tomato sauce and mix well.
  • Pour in water (or vegetable stock). Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add pasta and cook at a steady simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens. Add a splash more water if needed.
  • Finish with basil and serve with Parmesan cheese

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