Name: Low Calorie Light Tomato Sauce and Pasta
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 16-ounce box of penne pasta; 1 pint of cherry tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 10-15 large basil leaves; 4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan or nutritional yeast (optional)

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This Low Calorie Light Tomato Sauce and Pasta is just 219 calories, and can be made in 15 minutes! Plus, I have included vegan and gluten free options, and the best pasta to make for fresh basil tomato pasta sauce.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

1 16-ounce box of penne pasta
1 pint of cherry tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
10-15 large basil leaves
4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan (or nutritional yeast optional)

Low Calorie Light Tomato Sauce and Pasta

Healthy Light Tomato Pasta Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: I love to meal prep this pasta with light tomato sauce recipe! I make it ahead of time (often for dinner- then store the leftovers as meal prep dinners) and move to either individual meal prep containers, or family sized containers.
Storage: Will hold for 5 days in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Low Calorie Light Tomato Sauce and Pasta

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Low Calorie Light Tomato Sauce and Pasta

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This 15 minute cherry tomato pasta recipe is healthy and easy to make. Plus we have included a vegan swap, so everyone can enjoy this cherry tomato pasta.

You can use gluten free pasta, penne pasta, or any shape of pasta that you like. This easy burst cherry tomato pasta works with all styles of pasta.

Finally, you can use as much basil as you like… I buy a small package and use the entire thing.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 14

Total Time 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients

1 16-ounce box of penne pasta
1 pint of cherry tomatoes
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
10-15 large basil leaves
4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan or nutritional yeast optional

Instructions

In a large sauce pot bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil. Then add in the pasta and cook until aldente (according to package). Then drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, while the pasta cooks start on the burst tomato sauce.
To a large skillet over medium heat, add the tomatoes and cover. Cook for 10 minutes until they start to burst. (Note: if the tomatoes start to stick to the pan, add 2 tablespoons water)
Add in the garlic, salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Pour in the cooked pasta, and toss together, top with basil and cheese (if you desire) and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7.5gFat: 1.1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 3.2gCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg

Keyword dinner, Main Course, pasta

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About the Author

Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.