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What to Cook With Pasta and Tomatoes

If you have pasta and tomatoes, you already have the base for a practical meal. The best direction depends on time, texture, and what small extras you can add for flavor.

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How to choose the best option

For the fastest dinner, choose the idea that uses the fewest extra ingredients and the cooking method you already trust. If one ingredient is already cooked, build around reheating it gently while adding freshness, acid, or crunch at the end.

Common mistake: Salt the pasta water and reserve a little starchy water for the sauce.

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