Description
Pasta shells with tomato sauce is the ultimate comfort food that wraps you in warmth and flavor. These tender, plump pasta shells are generously filled with a rich, homemade tomato sauce, enhanced by fresh basil and topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this dish will transport you to an Italian kitchen filled with love and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups medium pasta shells
- 1 can (15 oz) high-quality crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, then add pasta shells. Cook until al dente as per package instructions.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and stir.
- Mix in fresh basil leaves and let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Drain the cooked pasta, reserving some starchy water. Combine pasta with sauce and a splash of reserved water to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg