Pasta Pomodoro
Pasta Pomodoro — A simple yet elegant Italian classic made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil. This easy homemade pomodoro sauce comes together in minutes for a light, fresh, and flavorful pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner at home. Pure, traditional Italian comfort food at its best!
Ingredients
- 160 / good 5oz dried chunky long pasta like Bucatini square spaghetti, linguini or regular spaghetti
- Plenty of salt to cook the pasta
- 2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes
- 2 to 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion shallot or torpedo onion chopped medium fine (optional)
- 1/2 bunch of basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pecorino Romano ro Parmesan for serving optional
Instructions
- ➡️ Start with cooking the pasta in salted boiling water
- ➡️ While the pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a preheated high walled pan or pot (large enough to hold it all)
- ➡️ Sautee the onions for a few minutes if using
- ➡️ add the tomatoes and the garlic
- ➡️ cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Squeeze some of the tomatoes flat during that time to thicken the sauce a little
- ➡️ Add basil and salt/pepper. Remove basil after a few minutes on low
- ➡️ Serve over the cooked pasta with the grated cheese if using