Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italian cuisine with this delightful Human Ear Pasta, featuring orecchiette pasta and a robust chunky tomato sauce. Known for its unique ‘little ear’ shape, orecchiette beautifully holds the rich sauce, making every bite a flavorful experience. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, combining simplicity and tradition to bring a taste of Italy to your table. With just a handful of ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a warming meal that satisfies both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, add onion, and sauté until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Cook orecchiette in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Drain pasta, reserving some cooking water.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce; adjust thickness with reserved water as needed.
- Season to taste and serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg