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Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce

Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce

with Anchovies and Marjoram
40 min., ready in 50 min.
Time:
407
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
90 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
2 ⅕ lbs Tomatoes
3 Tbsps olive oil
2 garlic cloves
2 shallots
12 ozs large Pasta shell (preferably whole-grain)
salt
3 sprigs marjoram
3 Anchovy fillet
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce preparation step 1

Rinse and core tomatoes. Cut in half.

2.
Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce preparation step 2

Place halved tomatoes on a baking sheet, cut side down, and drizzle with a little olive oil.

3.
Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce preparation step 3

Preheat broiler. Place tomatoes on the second rack from the top and broil until skin has darkened, 12-15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then remove the skins.

4.
Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce preparation step 4

Peel garlic and shallots; cut into slices. Pour remaining olive oil in a pan. Sauté garlic and shallots over medium heat.

5.
Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce preparation step 5

Add tomatoes with any accumulated juice from the pan. Cover and cook an additional 15 minutes.

6.
Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce preparation step 6

Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling, salted water, according to package instructions.

7.
Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce preparation step 7

Rinse marjoram, shake dry and remove leaves from stems. Chop coarsely.

8.
Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce preparation step 8

In a mortar, mash anchovies with a pinch of salt until reduced to a smooth paste. Add to the tomato sauce and cook about 2 minutes. Stir in marjoram.

9.
Pasta Shells in Tomato Sauce preparation step 9

Drain the pasta in a sieve. Toss pasta with the tomato sauce and serve immediately.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie407 cal.(19 %)
Protein15 g(15 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates61 g(41 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage13 g(43 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This recipe has the concentrated power of one kilo of tomatoes! Tomatoes are especially nutritious because they contain lycopene, an antioxidant  with helps defend against free radicals.

Even smarter

Even smarter

When buying tomatoes it's especially beneficial to purchase organic, as this protects against potential pestisides. 

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