Description
Enjoy the flavors of Italy with this Pasta Napoletana recipe. A simple yet delicious dish that combines pasta with a rich tomato sauce, seasoned with herbs and spices, and topped with fresh basil and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti or penne
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, spices, and sugar. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss pasta in the sauce, adding reserved water if needed. Stir well to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, add butter or cream.
- The dish tastes better the next day.
- Pair with bread or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
