Forktionary

Easiest Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe

Weeknight dinner just got easier! This lightning-fast pasta recipe features a vibrant tomato basil sauce (inspired by italianfoodforever.com) that simmers while your pasta cooks. Get ready for a delicious and satisfying meal in under 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave simple Italian comfort food.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 406.3 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Easiest Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce 30

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easiest Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Easiest Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Easiest Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 1 minute, until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes. Increase heat to high, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Add chopped basil.
  6. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has slightly thickened.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir in 1/4 - 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, adjusting the amount to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

7g

Carbs

22g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner European Italian Mediterranean American Healthy Vegetarian Summer Recipes 30 Minutes Or Less

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Healthy Main Dish Side Dishes Pasta American Easy European Beginner Cook Dinner Party Kid Friendly Summer Vegetarian Italian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Comfort Food Midwestern Inexpensive Healthy 2 Northeastern United States Toddler Friendly Low In Something Pasta Rice And Grains Taste Mood