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Pasta

Easy Weeknight Pasta

An easy weeknight pasta recipe made with simple ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes.

This flexible pasta dinner is ideal for busy evenings. Keep the ingredients simple and customize it with vegetables, chicken, or whatever you already have available.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

What You'll Need

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil or parsley for serving

How To Make It

Instructions

Cook the pasta

Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

Cook the onion

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook until softened.

Add garlic and tomatoes

Add the garlic and cook briefly. Stir in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning.

Simmer the sauce

Season with salt and pepper and simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Combine

Add the cooked pasta and toss until well coated.

Serve

Top with Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving.

MealsAll Tip

Make this meal work for you

Serve this recipe with simple sides you already have at home. MealsAll is designed around practical meal solutions, so feel free to adjust the recipe based on your ingredients, budget, and available time.

Nutrition

Nutrition Information

Approximate nutrition information per serving.

410 Calories
14g Protein
63g Carbohydrates
12g Fat
5g Fiber

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