Description
Pasta Napoletana is a delightful Italian dish that transports you straight to the heart of Italy with its vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. This classic pasta recipe features a scrumptious tomato basil sauce, perfectly clinging to al dente spaghetti or bucatini. With minimal prep and cooking time—under 30 minutes—it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions when you crave comfort food without the fuss. The harmonious blend of garlic, tomatoes, and basil creates a wholesome meal that’s not only satisfying but also healthy. Enjoy this quick and easy recipe that promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8oz (220g) spaghetti or bucatini
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14oz/400g) tomatoes (whole, diced, or cherry)
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- Handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and add spaghetti or bucatini. Cook until al dente as per package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
- Make the sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Combine: Add canned tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet; let simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened. Stir in chopped basil.
- Finish: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adjusting with reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg