Light Southwestern Tomato Pasta recipe

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Ingredients

1 pound pasta
4 large tomatoes, cubed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch dried basil
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅓ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Info

582.1 calories
carbohydrate: 80.3 g
cholesterol: 95.8 mg
fat: 21.9 g
fiber: 7.3 g
protein: 17.2 g
saturatedFat: 3.4 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 64.9 mg
sugar: 6.9 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente, drain.

  2. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, basil, sugar and oregano, mix well, then add olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

  3. Combine sauce with pasta and toss to coat. Top with cheese and serve.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This is a quick and easy recipe with few ingredients. It is a light sauce for tomato lovers with flavorful spices and a nice southwestern taste.

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