This post is sponsored by Barilla® but all opinions are my own.

Pasta is hands down my favorite food to cook and to eat! Simple recipes with fresh, quality ingredients are my go-to. I love the taste of homemade marina sauce, but let’s face it, most of us don’t have time to make our own sauce from scratch. However, I’m pretty convinced that Vero Gusto® by Barilla® sauce is the next best thing! Vero Gusto® is made in Parma, Italy, and is true to Italian cooking. As soon as I open up that gold lid, the aroma of the fresh tomatoes and herbs fills the air. You’ll find the finest regional ingredients and no added sugar - just pure goodness. In fact, they use only the best parts of the tomato to make Vero Gusto® Sauces. The skin and seeds are removed and only the pulp is used; it’s called an Italian tomato passata. That’s what makes Vero Gusto® Heritage Marinara the perfect sauce for my simple, yet delicious Pasta Pomodoro recipe!

Vero Gusto® has become one of my go-to’s, and I always make sure to pick up some when I’m shopping at Mariano’s. Their online grocery pickup service is so convenient and saves me a lot of time. As a mom of 4, I really appreciate that.

Ingredients:

1 Jar of Vero Gusto® Heritage Marinara sauce by Barilla®

1 Box Barilla® Spaghetti (my favorite are Barilla® Collezione Spaghetti)

1 medium white onion (approx. 1 cup)

5-6 cloves garlic

fresh basil

Shredded Parmesan cheese

olive oil

Directions:

1.) Boil water and prepare Barilla® pasta according to box. I prefer al dente.

2.) Dice onion, garlic, and basil.

3.) Heat approx. 1 tbs. of olive oil in a frying pan and add onion and garlic mixture. Saute until golden brown.

4.) Drain spaghetti and add Barilla® Vero Gusto Heritage Marinara. Once evenly mixed, add your onion and garlic mixture.

5.) Transfer to a serving dish, top with fresh basil, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

6.) Enjoy!

Pasta Pomodoro with Vero Gusto® Heritage Marinara sauce by Barilla® is the perfect dinner to enjoy anytime! My kids look forward to this meal and so do my husband and I! I’m a firm believer that simple, quality ingredients are best. If you’re looking for a simple, yet delicious, pasta recipe give this one a try! It only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish.