Pasta Pomodoro
A traditional Italian dish with spaghetti, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Simple, light, and all about fresh flavors.
A traditional Italian dish with spaghetti, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Simple, light, and all about fresh flavors.
Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta
1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
crushed red pepper to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Method
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. Simmer for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.
