Delicious, Easy To Make & Cheap Smoky Tomato Pasta
Learn how to make this delicious, cheap and easy-to-make smoky tomato pasta that only requires a few simple ingredients. The sauce has incredible flavour from the tomatoes cooked down to release and fall apart in their juices. It’s then tossed with aldente pasta, garnished with fresh basil and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup (60ml) - Olive Oil
- 3 - Garlic Cloves, Thinly Sliced
- 1kg (2.2lbs) - Medium to Large Tomatoes, Diced
- 1 tsp (5g) - Sugar (Optional)
- 2 tsp (20g) - Chipotle in Adobo
- 1 Cup (250ml) - Vegetable Stock
- 15g (0.5oz) - Basil, Thinly Sliced
- 500g (1.1lbs) - Spaghetti or Pasta of Choice
- Seasoning To Taste
- Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese To Serve, Freshly Grated
- Basil To Serve
- Cracked Black Pepper To Serve
Instructions
- Place a large high rimmed pan over medium-high heat and whilst still cold add in the olive oil and garlic. Saute for 45 seconds or until it starts to heavily sizzle.
- Add in the tomatoes, sugar, chipotle in adobo and seasoning to taste. Mix to combine and saute for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes start to break down.
- Add in the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix through the basil.
- 15 minutes before the sauce is ready, place a saucepan of water over high heat and bring it to a boil. Generously season with salt and cook the spaghetti or pasta of choice for 1 minute less than the packet instructions.
- Add the pasta straight from the water into the sauce, bringing along some of the pasta water, mix well to come and cook for 1 final minute. Check and adjust seasoning levels and remove from the heat.
- Serve in bowls, grate over Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and garnish with fresh basil and cracked black pepper. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Smoky Tomato Pasta Storage Instructions
To store, place the pasta into the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months, both held in an airtight container. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Smoky Tomato Pasta Reheating Instructions
As for reheating, the best and most efficient way is to use a microwave, reheating in bursts and mixing between each one. It can also be tossed into a pan over medium heat, but you’ll need to add more diced or crushed tomato to refresh it.
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