Canned tomatoes simmered in olive oil with onion and garlic, tossed with pasta and fresh basil. A quick, vegan and budget-friendly weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta al dente according to the package and drain (the amount listed is the cooked weight).
- 2
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large pan and cook the onion over medium heat for 5 minutes, then the garlic for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the diced tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sauce thickens.
- 5
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss for 1-2 minutes to heat through. Stir in the torn basil and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 432 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbs | 70 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
Similar recipes
Main dishesMediumUrfa Kebab
Mild Urfa-style kebab: ground lamb kneaded with red pepper, grilled on skewers and wrapped in lavash, with charred tomato, pepper and a parsley-onion salad.
Main dishesEasyGrilled Mackerel
Mackerel fillets grilled with lemon and olive oil until the skin is crisp, served with a red onion, arugula and parsley salad. A high-protein fish plate.
Main dishesEasyYakisoba
Japanese-style stir-fried noodles with chicken thigh, cabbage, carrot and onion in a sweet-savory soy and ketchup sauce. A high-protein one-pan meal.
Main dishesEasyLean Beef with Roasted Potatoes
Cubes of beef tenderloin with thyme and garlic, roasted on one tray with golden potatoes, onion and red pepper. A high-protein main course.
Main dishesEasyGreen Lentil Stew
Green lentils and a handful of bulgur simmered over onions fried with tomato and pepper paste — one of the thriftiest Turkish pot dishes. A filling vegan main.
Main dishesMediumKebab with Yogurt
A hearty kebab plate: toasted bread cubes under garlic yogurt, lamb kebabs in tomato sauce and charred peppers, finished with sizzling chili butter.
Main dishesEasyPasta with Garlic Yogurt
Hot pasta topped with garlic yogurt and a sizzling butter of chili flakes and dried mint. A quick, comforting Turkish home-style plate.
Main dishesMediumZa'atar Pide
Soft flatbreads with crisp golden edges, topped with thyme, sesame and sumac crushed in olive oil. Lovely for breakfast or with tea, and fully plant-based.