Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italy with this ear-shaped pasta dish, also known as orecchiette. This recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, chunky tomato sauce that is both simple and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner. With fresh ingredients and a delightful balance of herbs, this dish is sure to please the whole family. Serve it garnished with basil for an extra pop of flavor and color!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orecchiette according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg