Pasta Pomodoro

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This pasta pomodoro is an easy and light pasta dish with a fresh tomato, garlic, and basil sauce for a flavorful dinner in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
crushed red pepper to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2 Meanwhile, pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until softened and lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar, and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
3 Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. Simmer until pasta is heated through and serve topped with grated cheese.