We all need a staple of weeknight meals in our belts and this is a great one for when you’re out of tomato sauce, but have some cherry tomatoes on hand. Behold Tomato Basil Pasta!
If you’ve looked around on the site you’ll see that I love me some pasta. Once you’ve made this and you want to play with some other quick meals I highly encourage you to check out either the Pesto Pasta or Roasted Red Pepper Pasta - both are crazy delicious and equally quick!
This meal is not only comfort food at it’s finest but it’s also ridiculously healthy. You’re going to love how packed it is with everything that you need. It’s packed with protein, fibre, iron, and potassium amongst other things. You can easily make this gluten-free if you want depending on the pasta that you use!
You can make this recipe exactly as it is, but feel free to customize it to what you have on you. Peppers would be a nice addition as well as olives for a little salty hit. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you like a little heat! Add this to your regular stable of quick meals and make yourself and everyone in your family super happy and delightfully full. Make this Tomato Basil Pasta tonight!
If you want a delicious and fast fresh pasta sauce recipe you’re going to lose this Tomato Basil Pasta. Smash it into your face today!
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then salt it. Cook the pasta according to the package directions and for the last 2-3 minutes add in the broccoli, drain pasta and broccoli into a colander.
Meanwhile, in a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, until light golden brown.
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Add the tomatoes, water, basil, sea salt, and the black pepper. Cover tightly and cook, stirring once, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the tomatoes burst. Add in coconut sugar and nutritional yeast, stir. Remove the lid and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the pasta to the sauce, toss in the black beans and stir well to coat. Taste for seasoning.
Serve topped with basil leaves.
Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
