Description
This One Pan Triple Tomato Basil Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make Italian-inspired dish featuring bucatini pasta cooked in a flavorful blend of sun dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste, finished with fresh basil. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal that’s bursting with fresh tomato flavor and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Base
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes (packed in olive oil)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
Seasonings & Liquids
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups water
Pasta & Fresh Herb
- 1 pound bucatini pasta or thick spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh basil, thinly sliced (about 3 large handfuls)
Instructions
- Simmer Tomatoes: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until simmering. Add sun dried tomatoes along with their oil and the cherry tomatoes. Stir well to coat, then partially cover and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherry tomatoes burst and release their juices.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and salt. Cook the mixture for 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Add Pasta and Liquids: Add the bucatini pasta to the pot, then pour in the vegetable broth, water, and tomato paste. Increase the heat to high and use a wooden spoon to gently break up the tomato paste, mixing it evenly into the broth and water so the sauce becomes uniform. Bring to a rapid boil.
- Cook Pasta: Boil the mixture, stirring and turning the pasta frequently to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 14 minutes.
- Finish with Basil: Remove the pot from heat, stir in the fresh basil, and cover for 5 minutes to allow the residual heat to infuse the basil flavor into the pasta.
- Serve: Serve the pasta warm, garnished with extra fresh basil and cheese if desired.
Notes
- This one-pan pasta is incredibly easy and packed with fresh, vibrant tomato flavor.
- Be sure not to skimp on the salt—it enhances the sweetness of the tomatoes perfectly.
- If you like a little heat, the crushed red pepper adds a pleasant kick.
- Use bucatini or thick spaghetti to best hold the sauce.
- Optional: Serve with grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
