Experience a comforting bowl of traditional Italian flavors with Pasta al Pomodoro con Brodo tonight!
Start by chopping the onion and garlic finely, and set them aside.
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
Next, add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Chop the tomatoes and add them into the pot. Stir well and let it cook for about 10 minutes, until the tomatoes soften.
Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 200 grams of pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
Once the tomatoes are soft, season the broth with salt and pepper, then add fresh basil leaves. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Reserve a little cooking water from the pasta before draining it. Mix the drained pasta into the tomato broth, adding a splash of the reserved water if necessary for consistency.
Serve hot, garnished with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
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This dish provides a balanced meal with essential vitamins from tomatoes and carbohydrates from pasta, perfect for energy and overall health.