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Fresh Marinara Linguine

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  • Servings:

    4 (519 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    30 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    0 minutes

Ingredients

This is best made in late summer when the tomatoes are in abundance in your garden or at the farmer's market. Choose a whole-grain pasta to get the best nutritional benefit from this uncomplicated and classic marinara dish.
4 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups chopped tomato
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
12 oz. linguine
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
3/4 tsp. salt
Fresh Marinara Linguine

Directions

1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and cook until tender (5-8 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tomatoes are softened and liquid is partially reduced, stirring often (15-20 minutes).
4. While tomatoes cook, cook linguine according to package directions.
5. Remove sauce from heat. Stir in fresh basil and remaining oil. Serve sauce hot over linguine.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 4 (519 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 452 kcal (23%)
Calories from Fat 60 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 7 g (10%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (5%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 551 mg (23%)
Total Carbohydrates 85 g (28%)
Dietary Fiber 8 g (34%)
Protein 16 g (26%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 58 mg (64%)
Minerals
Calcium 77 mg (6%)
Iron 4 mg (24%)
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