Linguine with Tomato Sauce

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this classic Linguine with Tomato Sauce recipe—a dish that perfectly balances simplicity and flavor. Featuring tender linguine coated in a rich, homemade tomato sauce made from fragrant garlic, canned whole tomatoes, and a medley of dried herbs like oregano and basil, this recipe delivers authentic Italian taste in just 40 minutes. A hint of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, while fresh basil leaves and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese add the ultimate finishing touches. Easy to prepare and delightfully comforting, this pasta dish is perfect for family dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it piping hot with warm crusty bread or a crisp side salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal reminiscent of Mediterranean cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams linguine pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 800 grams canned whole tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 10 pieces fresh basil leaves
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Add the chopped garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the canned whole tomatoes to the pan. Use a spoon to break them up into smaller pieces.

Step 6

Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

While the sauce simmers, cook the linguine in the boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente.

Step 9

Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the linguine.

Step 10

Add the cooked linguine to the tomato sauce. If necessary, use some reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.

Step 11

Toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

Step 12

Tear the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the pasta.

Step 13

Serve the linguine hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1336.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2023.6

Total Fat 77.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 277.8mg	0%
Sodium 4578.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 71.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 966.8mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 2386.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.9%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 50.7%