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.