Heart Healthy Fresh Tomato Pasta

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Updated 3/3/2025
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Mediterranean | Vegetarian

Whip up a quick and delicious heart-healthy pasta dinner with this fresh tomato sauce—no cooking or added salt required! Made with ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, peppery arugula, and wholesome multigrain penne, this homemade pasta recipe is perfect for a low-sodium, low-cholesterol diet.

In just 30 minutes, you’ll serve a heart healthy dinner recipe that’s  flavor-packed, that’s light, nutritious, and bursting with fresh ingredients. Whether you're looking for a healthy weeknight dinner or a Mediterranean-inspired meal, this heart-healthy tomato pasta is an easy and satisfying choice.

Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
8
Calories
290
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 8 servings

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How to Make Fresh Tomato Pasta

  1. Step 1

    In a large pot, bring 2 gallons of water to a boil.

  2. Step 2

    In a large serving bowl, add tomatoes. Tear arugula and basil into small pieces. Add to the bowl. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic.

  3. Step 3

    With a vegetable peeler, shave thick slices of cheese and add to serving bowl. Grate the cheese that is too small to shave and reserve for garnish. Toss well.

  4. Step 4

    Cook pasta in the boiling water until al dente. Drain and immediately toss pasta with the tomato mixture until well coated. Serve sprinkled with reserved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
, 1 cup

290
Calories
8
g
Fat
9
mg
Cholesterol
172
mg
Sodium
47
g
Carbs
3
g
Sat. Fat
6
g
Fiber
14
g
Protein
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