Marinara Sauce with Linguine Recipe

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 28-ounce can whole or diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
16 ounces linguine

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, red pepper, oregano, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (crushing the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon if using whole tomatoes) until the sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

Cook the linguine according to the package directions. Drain and divide among individual plates. Spoon the sauce over the top.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

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Pasta Ratatouille

1 cup whole-wheat pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced eggplant
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup marinara sauce
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, tomatoes, and sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with the Parmesan.

Yield: Makes 1 serving

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