Recipes with Pasta and Tomatoes
Pasta and tomatoes is the foundation of Italian cooking. Whether using fresh tomatoes, canned San Marzanos, or cherry tomatoes, this pairing never disappoints.
4 Recipe Ideas
Classic Marinara Pasta
San Marzano tomatoes simmered with garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil over your favorite pasta shape.
Pasta al Pomodoro
A refined, simple Italian tomato sauce made with just tomatoes, basil, garlic, and good olive oil.
Cherry Tomato Pasta
Burst cherry tomatoes in olive oil with garlic, then toss with spaghetti and fresh basil.
Baked Ziti with Tomato Sauce
Ziti in a rich tomato sauce layered with ricotta and mozzarella, baked until golden and bubbly.
Cooking Tips
🍝 Pasta
- Salt your pasta water generously — it should taste like the sea.
- Save a cup of pasta water before draining to thicken your sauce.
- Cook pasta 1 minute less than the package says for perfect al dente.
Nutrition: Good source of complex carbohydrates and B vitamins. Whole wheat adds fiber.
Storage: Dry pasta lasts 1-2 years. Cooked pasta keeps 3-5 days refrigerated.
🍅 Tomatoes
- Store ripe tomatoes at room temperature for best flavor — never in the fridge.
- Add a pinch of sugar to tomato sauce to balance acidity.
- Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds to easily peel the skin.
Nutrition: Excellent source of lycopene, vitamin C, and potassium. One medium tomato has 22 calories.
Storage: Keep unripe tomatoes on the counter. Use ripe tomatoes within 5 days.
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