Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

This pasta dish with a fresh tomato sauce and fragrant basil is wonderful served with a green salad. The best thing about this meal is that it’s easy to throw together in just a few minutes.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
  • 8 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup Italian dressing, or to taste
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8-10 minutes.

Step 2
Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add tomatoes, Italian dressing, basil, red onion, and Parmesan cheese; toss until well coated.

Tips

You can use any pasta instead of penne.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257
Calories
3g
Fat
47g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g 4%
Saturated Fat1g 4%
Cholesterol3mg 1%
Sodium248mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate47g 17%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars3g
Protein10g
Vitamin C9mg 43%
Calcium49mg 4%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium236mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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