Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce Be the first to rate & review! To avoid a watery sauce, choose tomatoes that are fleshy and have few seeds. Romas (aka plum tomatoes) fit the bill, but there are plenty of heirlooms with a similar flesh-to-seed ratio. The addition of cherry tomatoes brings a burst of sweetness to the dish. By Adam Dolge Adam Dolge Instagram Adam Dolge is EatingWell's Lead Recipe Developer. Prior to joining the EatingWell team, Adam worked for the Meredith Food Studio in Birmingham, Alabama and tested and developed recipes for brands including Cooking Light, Southern Living, Real Simple, Food & Wine, People and Health. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 29, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie High Fiber Dairy-Free Vegetarian Vegan Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 pounds plum and/or heirloom tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, divided ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 ½ tablespoons rinsed capers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound whole-wheat fusilli or orecchiette ½ cup chopped fresh basil Directions Combine chopped tomatoes, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, capers, garlic, vinegar, salt, ground pepper and crushed red pepper in a food processor. Pulse until slightly chunky. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil and blend until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the remaining 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. Remove the tomato sauce from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to the sauce along with basil. Toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate sauce (Step 1) for up to 2 days. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (56% daily value), Vitamin A (35% dv). Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 269 Calories 6g Fat 49g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 269 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 7g 26% Total Sugars 4g Protein 8g 15% Total Fat 6g 7% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Vitamin A 1736IU 35% Vitamin C 33mg 37% Folate 29mcg 7% Sodium 476mg 21% Calcium 24mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 21mg 5% Potassium 392mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved