Fresh Marinara Linguine

This is best made in late summer when the tomatoes are in abundance in your garden or at the farmer's market. Choose a whole-grain pasta to get the best nutritional benefit from this uncomplicated and classic marinara dish.
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Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 30 mins
4 Servings
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Fresh Marinara Linguine

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups chopped tomato
  • 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 oz. linguine
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil ¾ tsp. salt

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Instructions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until tender (5-8 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
  3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tomatoes are softened and liquid is partially reduced, stirring often (15-20 minutes).
  4. While tomatoes cook, cook linguine according to package directions.
  5. Remove sauce from heat. Stir in fresh basil and remaining oil. Serve sauce hot over linguine.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 372 g
Amount per serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.4g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 461.7mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 79.3g 29%
Dietary Fiber 6.68g 25%
Total Sugars 11.4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 14.3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 62mg 4%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 919.1mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

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Score Breakdown

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  • Fiber
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
− Less
  • Additives to Limit
  • Added Sodium
  • Added Sugar
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