Tomato and olive pasta is called Pasta Puttanesca or Spaghetti alla Puttanesca.
Tomato and olive pasta is a classic Italian pasta dish that often features olives, tomatoes, capers, garlic, olive oil and anchovies.
The name "alla puttanesca" means in the whore's style and is also often associated with a quick and flavorful and somewhat spicy sauce that is made from pantry staples.
Tomato pasta is healthy for you and can be a part of a healthy diet.
Tomato sauce in the tomato pasta, especially when homemade is a great source of vitamins K, C and A as well as lycopene, which is an antioxidant that can reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Also when cooked, the lycopene becomes more readily available for your body to absorb.
Ingredients to put in a tomato pasta are onion and garlic, bell peppers, red or green peppers which offer a sweet and slightly bitter flavor.
The onions add a savory depth to the tomato pasta.
You can also add some caramelized onions, roasted chopped garlic, flavorful herbs like thyme, chopped basil, oregano, spinach, kale, mushrooms, yellow squash, zucchini and even some sausage or hamburger or even canned tuna fish.
Italians call pasta with tomato sauce pasta al Pomodoro or Pasta Pomodoro.
Pomodoro in Italian means tomato and, so "al pomodoro" means "with tomato."
The basic sauce for tomato pasta is often just called tomato sauce or red sauce.
However the specific dish with pasta is often referred to by it's Italian name of Spaghetti al Pomodoro or Pasta Pomodoro.
Pasta Pomodoro (Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce) Pasta Pomodoro, or Pasta al Pomodoro as it's called in Italy, is a simple yet delicious dish of spaghetti or rigatoni tossed with a rich, basil-infused tomato sauce.
Tomato sauce for spaghetti is also sometimes called marinara sauce.
Marinara sauce is a tomato sauce usually made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions. Variations include capers, olives, spices, and a dash of wine.
Creamy tomato pasta is called Creamy Pasta Pomodoro.
Creamy Pasta Pomodoro is a healthy and hearty pasta pomodoro and the creamy sauce is bursting with tangy tomato flavor.
Tomato pasta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed year-round, but it's especially delightful in the summer when fresh tomatoes are in season.