Vegan Herbed Tomato Pasta

Vegan Herbed Tomato Pasta

Pasta tossed with a savory tomato sauce flavored with fresh basil, parsley, oregano, garlic, and olive oil.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the onion, garlic, basil, and parsley as specified in the ingredient list.

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Bring the water and 1 ¼ tsp (8 gr) of the salt to a boil over high heat in a large pot.

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Salt, 2880.0 ml Water

    Cookware: large pot

  3. Step 3

    Add the pasta and boil until al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain thoroughly.

    Timer: 9 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 340.0 gr Pasta

    Cookware: colander, large pot, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly golden.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 45.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 180.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Add the garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 16.0 gr Garlic, 0.5 gr Turkish Red Pepper Flakes (Pul Biber)

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it darkens slightly.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Add the crushed tomato, the remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and the black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook over low heat until slightly thickened.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt, 800.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Add the drained pasta, basil, and parsley to the sauce. Toss over low heat until evenly coated and heated through, then serve.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Basil, 15.0 gr Parsley

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash the fresh herbs before chopping. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 3 days; reheat to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • Burns from boiling water, steam, and hot tomato sauce
  • Cooked pasta can support bacterial growth if held warm or at room temperature too long

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