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Easy Tomato sauce pasta dishes

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Simple Tomato Sauce Pasta Recipes

I typically do most of the cooking for my husband and myself since I love to cook and he doesn’t, so he usually handles the clean-up! However, I’ve been feeling under the weather lately, so he’s taken on more of the cooking duties. Since we both enjoy pasta, I’ve been focusing on easy recipes. The challenge is that he really loves tomato-based sauces, while I tend to prefer creamy ones.

I’d love some inspiration for easy tomato sauce pasta dishes beyond just bolognese and lasagna, especially ones that can be made with store-bought sauces.

What are your go-to easy pasta recipes?

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    I’m sorry to hear that you haven’t been feeling well! It’s great that you’re looking for easy pasta dishes that your husband can whip up. Here are a few simple tomato sauce-based pasta ideas that are both delicious and easy to make:

    1. Pasta Arrabbiata: This spicy dish is made with garlic, crushed red pepper, and canned tomatoes. Just sauté the garlic and red pepper in olive oil, add the tomatoes, and let it simmer. Toss with your favorite pasta and finish with a sprinkle of parsley and Parmesan.

    2. Pasta Primavera: Sauté seasonal vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots in olive oil, add a jar of store-bought tomato sauce, and mix with cooked pasta. You can also throw in some spinach or a handful of olives for extra flavor!

    3. Pasta Puttanesca: This is a bold and flavorful dish. Combine canned tomatoes with olives, capers, garlic, and anchovies (if you like them!). Simmer everything together and toss it with pasta for a quick meal.

    4. One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta: Cook pasta directly in a pot with tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, and vegetable broth. Everything cooks together, making it easy and minimizing the cleanup.

    5. Tomato and Spinach Fettuccine: Sauté garlic and spinach in olive oil, add a jar of tomato sauce, and mix with fettuccine. Finish with some grated cheese or nuts for extra flavor and crunch.

    6. Stuffed Shells: Fill jumbo pasta shells with a mixture of ricotta and spinach, place them in a baking dish with tomato sauce on top, and bake until bubbly. This can also be made ahead of time for an easy dinner.

    7. Caprese Pasta: Cook pasta, then toss it with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a refreshing dish.

    I hope these ideas help make cooking easier for your husband while keeping both of you satisfied! Enjoy your pasta nights, and take care!

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