The smell of roasted garlic and fresh basil fills the kitchen even before the pasta is on the table. The sauce is mild and fresh at the same time, with a hint of sweetness from the tomato and a slight bite from the al dente pasta. This is one of those dishes you make more often without thinking, just because it works: simple, fragrant and full of flavor.
Since you don't need cream or cheese here, this recipe fits well with a cow's milk-free day. Everything is plant-based, from the olive oil to the fresh herbs. Just pay attention to the canned diced tomatoes: they are usually pure, but it's always smart to check the label if you're sensitive.
Preparation
Step 1: Cooking pasta
Bring a large pan of water with a pinch of salt to a boil and cook the pasta al dente. Taste after the indicated cooking time; the pasta may still have a slight bite. Drain and reserve a dash of cooking liquid.
Step 2: Frying onion
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and soft. Stir occasionally so it doesn't brown.
Step 3: Making tomato sauce
Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and gently reduce the sauce for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and taste if the sauce has become slightly sweeter from thickening.
Step 4: Roasting garlic
Briefly roast the garlic cloves in a dry pan or oven until golden brown and soft. Crush them with a fork and stir them into the sauce. Be careful not to darken them too much, they will become bitter.
Step 5: Add basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the sauce just before serving. This will keep them fresh green and fragrant.
Step 6: Mix pasta and serve
Mix the pasta with the sauce, adding a dash of cooking liquid for extra creaminess if necessary. Serve immediately with some extra basil on top.
Nutritional values per person
- 🍅 Vegetables: 150 g
- 🍝 Carbohydrates: 58 g
- 💪 Protein: 13 g
- 🥑 Grease: 10 g
- 🌾 Fiber: 6 g
- 🧂 Salt: 1.1 g
- 🔥 Energy: 460 kcal
Tips & label
Add some chili to the sauce for a spicy version.
Delicious with a fresh green salad or some toasted pine nuts on the side.
Use diced tomatoes with no additives; some brands add milk powder, so check.
You can keep the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat it gently over low heat.
Use a wooden spoon to stir the sauce; metal can sometimes sharpen the taste of tomato.
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