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Pasta al Pomodoro, a Italian recipe
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Pasta al Pomodoro

A classic Italian pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil, known for its simplicity and freshness.

By CuocoMitra · Published · Updated 5 June 2026

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Serves
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Per serving
439kcal
Difficulty
easy

Pasta al Pomodoro is a easy Italian recipe that serves 4 and takes 25 minutes (10 minutes prep, 15 minutes cooking). It uses 7 ingredients across 5 steps. Each serving provides about 438.71 calories.

Ingredients

7 ingredients for 4 servings. Open any ingredient for its nutrition detail.

  • Gurullos Pastaspaghetti or penne, dry320 g
    Cereal Grains and PastaPasta

    In this recipe: 320 g, spaghetti or penne, dry

    Per 100 g

    Calories360 kcal
    Protein12g
    Carbs75g
    Fat1.5g
    Fiber3g

    Common portions

    100 g100 g
    dry 1 cup100 g
    StarchBaseNeutralMildFirmChewy
  • Garden tomatofresh, ripe, roughly chopped500 g

    Solanum lycopersicum

    VegetablesFruit vegetables

    In this recipe: 500 g, fresh, ripe, roughly chopped

    Per 100 g

    Calories15 kcal
    Protein0.98g
    Carbs2.98g
    Fat0.26g
    Fiber0.7g

    Common portions

    cup, chopped 1 undetermined139 g
    tomato 1 undetermined212 g
    Flavor enhancerAcidBase ingredientSweetAcidicUmami
  • Olive Oilextra virgin, plus more for drizzling4 tbsp

    Oil, olive, salad or cooking

    Fats and Oilssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 4 tbsp, extra virgin, plus more for drizzling

    Per 100 g

    Calories884 kcal
    Protein0g
    Carbs0g
    Fat100g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    tsp 1 undetermined4.5 g
    tablespoon 1 undetermined13.5 g
    cup 1 undetermined216 g
    Fat sourceCooking mediumFlavor enhancerFruityMildSilky
  • Raw Garlicfinely minced2 cloves

    Garlic, raw

    Vegetables and Vegetable Productssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 2 cloves, finely minced

    Per 100 g

    Calories149 kcal
    Protein6.36g
    Carbs33.1g
    Fat0.5g
    Fiber2.1g

    Common portions

    tsp 1 undetermined2.8 g
    clove 1 undetermined3 g
    cloves 3 undetermined9 g
    cup 1 undetermined136 g
    AromaticFlavor enhancerSpicePungentSpicyEarthy
  • Fresh Basilfresh, roughly chopped15 g

    Basil, fresh

    Herbs & Spicessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 15 g, fresh, roughly chopped

    Per 100 g

    Calories23 kcal
    Protein3.15g
    Carbs2.65g
    Fat0.64g
    Fiber1.6g

    Common portions

    leaves 5 undetermined2.5 g
    tbsp, chopped 2 undetermined5.3 g
    cup leaves, whole 0.25 undetermined6 g
    AromaticGarnishFlavor enhancerAromaticSweetPeppery
  • Plain Saltfor pasta water and sauce, to taste2 tsp

    PLAIN SALT

    Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizerssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 2 tsp, for pasta water and sauce, to taste

    Per 100 g

    Calories0 kcal
    Protein0g
    Carbs0g
    Fat0g
    Fiber—

    Common portions

    1 g1.5 g
    Flavor enhancerSeasoningSaltyGrittyCrystalline
  • Black Pepperfreshly ground, to taste0.5 tsp

    Spices, pepper, black

    Herbs & Spicessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 0.5 tsp, freshly ground, to taste

    Per 100 g

    Calories251 kcal
    Protein10.4g
    Carbs64g
    Fat3.26g
    Fiber25.3g

    Common portions

    dash 1 undetermined0.1 g
    tsp, ground 1 undetermined2.3 g
    tsp, whole 1 undetermined2.9 g
    tbsp, ground 1 undetermined6.9 g
    SeasoningFlavor enhancerAromaticSpicyPungentEarthy

What you’ll need

3 tools across 5 steps.

  • pot (optional for boiling)Essentialstep 1
  • colanderEssentialstep 1
  • skilletEssentialsteps 2, 3, 4

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.

    Don't overcook the pasta! Al dente means 'to the tooth,' so it should still have a slight bite.

    Timer: 10 minpot (optional for boiling)colander
  2. 2

    Prepare the tomato sauce

    While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

    Burnt garlic will make the sauce bitter.

    Timer: 3 minskillet
  3. 3

    Add tomatoes and simmer

    Add the chopped fresh tomatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.

    If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.

    Simmer: 12 minskillet
  4. 4

    Combine pasta and sauce

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss to coat. Add the chopped fresh basil and toss again.

    Reserve some basil for garnish.

    Timer: 2 minskillet
  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. This recipe serves 4.

    Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving, across 4 servings.

Nutrition for Pasta al Pomodoro, per serving and for the whole recipe
NutrientPer servingWhole recipe
Calories438.7 kcal1754.8 kcal
Protein11.9 g47.5 g
Carbohydrates64.3 g257.1 g
Fat15.1 g60.3 g
Fibre3.6 g14.4 g
Sodium1003 mg4012.1 mg

Computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand, with 100% of ingredients matched. Treat it as a close estimate, not a clinical figure.

How it tastes

SavoryTangySweetSourUmamiGarlickyHerbaceous
Salty
1 out of 5
Sweet
2 out of 5
Sour
2 out of 5
Umami
3 out of 5
Herbal
3 out of 5
Rich
2 out of 5

Texture

ChewyTenderJuicy

Mood

Light freshQuick easyHealthy feelFamily style

Good for

LunchDinner

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Questions about this recipe

How long does Pasta al Pomodoro take to make?
About 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many calories are in Pasta al Pomodoro?
Roughly 438.71 calories per serving, based on 4 servings. Each serving also has 11.87g protein, 64.27g carbohydrates, 15.08g fat. These figures are computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand.
Is Pasta al Pomodoro vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. This recipe is fully vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients.
What equipment do I need for Pasta al Pomodoro?
pot (optional for boiling), colander, skillet. Every tool the recipe calls for is listed above with the steps that use it.

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