Famous Perfect Easy Tomato Pasta Viral Pasta Trend
A quick, flavorful, and comforting tomato pasta that has taken kitchens and social media by storm. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner, it’s rich in flavor yet simple to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (14 oz) spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or plant-based alternative
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes, cook 8-10 minutes until soft. Add sugar, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in fresh basil.
- Serve with grated Parmesan and optional chili flakes.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- Customize with vegetables or protein as desired.