Pasta: Classic Tomato-Based Italian Pasta

Name: How to Make Pasta: Classic Tomato-Based Italian Pasta | Easy & Delicious Pasta: Classic Tomato-Based Italian Pasta Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: italian

A comforting bowl of pasta tossed in a tangy tomato-garlic sauce with herbs. Quick to make and loved by kids and adults alike.

prep time 10 Mins

cook time 20 Mins

chef Ankita Singh

Pasta is a global comfort food with endless variations, but the classic tomato pasta remains timeless. Al dente pasta is tossed in a sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and Italian herbs. You can enrich it with vegetables, cheese, or even protein like chicken.
This recipe is versatile — it can be a light weekday dinner or dressed up with parmesan and basil for a dinner party. It’s filling, wholesome, and can be customized easily to suit Indian or Western palates.

Step 1

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserve ½ cup pasta water.

Step 2

Heat olive oil, sauté garlic and onions until golden.

Step 3

Add tomato puree, chili flakes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook 8–10 minutes.

Step 4

Add boiled pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss well.

Step 5

Garnish with parmesan and basil. Serve hot.

Tips and Tricks

Always cook pasta al dente (slightly firm).
Reserve some pasta water to thicken sauce naturally.
Add sautéed vegetables for a healthier version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but fresh tomato sauce gives a better taste.

Penne and fusilli hold sauce well; spaghetti works for lighter sauces.

Calories 340 Kcal

Total Fat 9 g

Carbs 55 g

Protein 10 g

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

200 gm Pasta (penne/spaghetti/fusilli)

2 tbsp Olive oil

4 slice Garlic

1 piece Onion

1.5 cups Tomato puree

0.5 tsp Red chili flakes

1 tsp Mixed herbs/oregano

as per taste Salt

0.5 tsp Black pepper

to garnish Fresh basil

OPTIONAL

2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Recipe by:

Ankita Singh

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