Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil
Fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil, and basil come together in a light sauce that coats tender pasta with bright summer flavor. The tomatoes macerate with salt while the pasta cooks, making this a simple choice for a quick lunch or an easy warm-weather dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 87
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Coarsely chop the tomato and transfer it to a small bowl. Sprinkle the tomato chunks with basil, olive oil, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Once the water is boiling, stir in the rigatoni and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then return the pasta to the pot.
- 4
Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix.
- Calories 477.82 kcal High 24%
- Protein 15.23 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 88.73 g 32%
- Total Fat 8.66 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.96 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 25.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.87 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 2.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.19 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 514.68 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 1.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.09 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 22 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Basil, Dry Pasta, Fresh Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 477.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Basil, Dry Pasta, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil?
- About 22 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 477.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil healthy?
- Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 477.82 calories and 15.23 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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