This pasta recipe makes a simple and satisfying dish for the whole family. You can keep it basic for the kids or add a little crushed chili pepper to spice it up for the grownups.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. penne pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2¼ cups tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ tsp. salt
-
4 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
Optional Garnishes*:
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for approximately 2 minutes. Do not let it brown. Turn off heat and add the tomatoes and salt to the pan.
- When the pasta is done, drain, and pour over tomato and oil mixture. Add basil and toss to evenly coat the pasta.
- Top with crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
*Optional garnishes have not been included in the rating of this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 227 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 505 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 8.5g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 5g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 160mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 89g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars 6g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 79g | ||
| Protein 16g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 42.9mg | 4% | |
| Iron 4.2mg | 20% | |
| Potassium 510mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 49.2mcg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C 15.1mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E 1.7mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin K 23.2mcg | 20% | |
| Thiamin 1.1mg | 90% | |
| Riboflavin 0.5mg | 40% | |
| Niacin 12.3mg | 80% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.3mg | 20% | |
| Folate 460.4mcg | 115% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 5.2mcg | 15% | |
| Chloride 60.8mg | 2% | |
| Pantothenate 0.6mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 243.6mg | 20% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 73.5mg | 20% | |
| Zinc 1.8mg | 20% | |
| Selenium 72mcg | 130% | |
| Copper 0.4mg | 45% | |
| Manganese 1.2mg | 50% | |
| Chromium 0.7mcg | 2% | |
| Molybdenum 5.1mcg | 10% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Penne (semolina (wheat), Durum Flour (wheat), Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (iron), Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Basil, Garlic, Salt.
