Italian food is my favorite and sometimes it can be too heavy if you are watching calories. Try this quick and easy Pasta Pomodoro for lighter but delicious Italian.
Ingredients
16 oz box of spaghetti
2 tablespoons garlic
1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
1-2 tablespoon of Italian spice mix
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 container of cherry tomatoes
1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
Directions
1. Boil spaghetti as direct on the box, set aside.
2. Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
3. In a large pan or wok add olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, sugar, and Italian spice mix and cook on medium high.
4. Add cherry tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and sugar.
5. When the tomatoes are cooked through, add spaghetti and thoroughly coat with sauce.
6. Remove from heat and serve. For extra flavor add parmesan cheese.
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