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Pasta Pomodoro

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"Easy and light pasta with tomatoes and garlic. Cooked chicken breast chunks or shrimp can also be added to sauce for a great main dish!"
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This recipe has been rated 368 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages 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 (10.75 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. Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Saute onions and garlic until 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 for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 6, 2006 by pigtails317 
Very yummy and light. I used 1/2 chk broth and half white wine. Also used a can of diced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 7, 2008 by ChicagoRN2 
Absolutely awesome! I honestly wouldn't bother making this recipe if I didn't have fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on may 18, 2007 by Jody D. 
I somewhat doubled the sauce and only used one box of angel hair pasta because I like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on may 8, 2007 by SCHOOLCHEF 
I have made this recipes many times. i use fresh tomatoes in the summer and add red wine. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 11, 2007 by CPolencheck 
I'll admit I was very skeptical as I was making this...but it turned out wonderfully! I gave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 18, 2008 by a_cook 
This was wonderful & different. I sauteed 2 chicken breasts with the garlic & onions, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2007 by lovestohost 
I guess since I just finished my 3rd helping; this gets a hearty 2 thumbs up from me!! What a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 30, 2006 by Betty Crocker 
Oh my goodness! This is so simple and so delicious! I thought it would be bland because of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN 
This is a nice light summer dish. I added more seasonings and spices to jazz it up a little. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 5, 2005 by GOTTABTC 
This recipe is EXCELLENT! I'm in school, so I don't have time to cook (nor do I cook... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Pasta Pomodoro

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 478

  • Total Fat: 16.9g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
  • Sodium: 273mg
  • Total Carbs: 69.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.4g
  • Protein: 14.3g

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