Description
Gemelli pasta is a versatile short pasta shape excellent for holding sauces. Here is a delicious gemelli pasta recipe featuring a rich tomato sauce packed with garlic, onion, and herbs, finished with butter for creaminess:
Ingredients
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10 oz gemelli pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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14 oz can crushed tomatoes
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1 teaspoon dried basil or oregano
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon sugar
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1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gemelli pasta according to package instructions (about 9 minutes) until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions for 5-7 minutes until softened.
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Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried basil, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
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Stir in butter until melted, then add cooked pasta. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if sauce needs thinning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Italian
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350-400 kcal
- Sugar: 7-9g
- Sodium: 350-400mg
- Fat: 8-10g
- Saturated Fat: 2-3g
- Carbohydrates: 65-70g
- Fiber: 5-7g
- Protein: 10-12g