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Salsa para Pastas

Cultural Context

Salsa para Pastas is a staple in Cuban cuisine, often enjoyed with various types of pasta. This sauce reflects the island's love for fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, combining the richness of tomatoes with aromatic herbs. In Cuba, pasta is a beloved comfort food, and this sauce is versatile enough to adapt to local tastes, making it a favorite in many households. Today, variations of this sauce can be found across Latin America, often featuring additional ingredients like olives or capers, showcasing the region's culinary creativity.

CubanCUmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor, while pecorino is often less expensive.

1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3

Stir in diced onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4

Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste; mix well to combine.

5

Season with basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir to incorporate.

6

Simmer sauce for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding sugar to balance acidity.

8

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

9

Serve over cooked pasta and top with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

skilletwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Pasta SauceSalsa de Pasta

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