This Low Calorie Light Tomato Sauce and Pasta is just 219 calories, and can be made in 15 minutes! Plus, I have included vegan and gluten free options, and the best pasta to make for fresh basil tomato pasta sauce.
Meal Prep: I love to meal prep this pasta with light tomato sauce recipe! I make it ahead of time (often for dinner- then store the leftovers as meal prep dinners) and move to either individual meal prep containers, or family sized containers. Storage: Will hold for 5 days in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer. Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
This 15 minute cherry tomato pasta recipe is healthy and easy to make. Plus we have included a vegan swap, so everyone can enjoy this cherry tomato pasta.
You can use gluten free pasta, penne pasta, or any shape of pasta that you like. This easy burst cherry tomato pasta works with all styles of pasta.
Finally, you can use as much basil as you like… I buy a small package and use the entire thing.
Prep Time 1 minutemin
Cook Time 14 minutesmins
Total Time 15 minutesmins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8servings
Calories 219kcal
116-ouncebox of penne pasta
1pintof cherry tomatoes
2garlic clovesminced
¼teaspoonsalt
⅛ teaspoonpepper
10-15large basil leaves
4tablespoonsfreshly grated parmesan or nutritional yeastoptional
In a large sauce pot bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil. Then add in the pasta and cook until aldente (according to package). Then drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, while the pasta cooks start on the burst tomato sauce.
To a large skillet over medium heat, add the tomatoes and cover. Cook for 10 minutes until they start to burst. (Note: if the tomatoes start to stick to the pan, add 2 tablespoons water)
Add in the garlic, salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Pour in the cooked pasta, and toss together, top with basil and cheese (if you desire) and serve hot.
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Originally written and published July 6, 2021 by Audrey Johns
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