{"id":143,"date":"2017-09-27T12:15:52","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T12:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smartgirlknows.com\/?p=143"},"modified":"2017-09-27T12:20:14","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T12:20:14","slug":"cherry-tomato-and-basil-marinara-pasta-that-wont-make-you-that-fat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/cherry-tomato-and-basil-marinara-pasta-that-wont-make-you-that-fat\/","title":{"rendered":"CHERRY TOMATO AND BASIL MARINARA PASTA THAT WON\u2019T MAKE YOU (THAT) FAT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>Whether you\u2019re trying to trick him into thinking you actually know how to cook something other than mac &amp; cheese or you want to impress your girlfriends with how well you have your sh*t together, this (kind of) healthy cherry tomato and basil marinara pasta will keep you on top of your game \u2013 plus its easy to make which is all we really care about so we can be done and go back to watching the Kardashians.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>Last night I was way too lazy to go to the super market and all I had in my house was pasta, marinara sauce, basil and Parmesan cheese. Turns out that\u2019s all we really need in life anyway, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>You can\u2019t deny that there\u2019s nothing more appealing than a warm bowl of pasta with fresh basil and Parm while snuggling on the couch and watching the Bachelor aka Corrine napping. The only problem? Most pasta sauces are ridiculously unhealthy. Like, I\u2019m pretty sure if you eat pasta Alfredo or vodka sauce you\u2019ll instantly get a heart attack and die. I don\u2019t want that to happen to you because then who will read my blog, so I\u2019ve made up this recipe for fresh tomato and basil marinara pasta that won\u2019t make you (that) fat. Unless you add an insane amount of Parm to the sauce in which case you\u2019re on your own.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>Below you\u2019ll find the recipe &amp; directions for this easy &amp; delish dish.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"150\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/cherry-tomato-and-basil-marinara-pasta-that-wont-make-you-that-fat\/processed-with-vsco-with-a6-preset\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-4.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032\" data-orig-size=\"3024,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Processed with VSCO with a6 preset\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-4.jpg?fit=225%2C300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-4.jpg?fit=768%2C1024\" class=\"wp-image-150 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-4.jpg?resize=761%2C1015\" alt=\"\" width=\"761\" height=\"1015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-4.jpg?w=3024 3024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-4.jpg?resize=225%2C300 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1024 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-4.jpg?w=2160 2160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"151\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/cherry-tomato-and-basil-marinara-pasta-that-wont-make-you-that-fat\/processed-with-vsco-with-a6-preset-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-3.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032\" data-orig-size=\"3024,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Processed with VSCO with a6 preset\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-3.jpg?fit=225%2C300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-3.jpg?fit=768%2C1024\" class=\"wp-image-151 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-3.jpg?resize=760%2C1013\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-3.jpg?w=3024 3024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-3.jpg?resize=225%2C300 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-3.jpg?resize=768%2C1024 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-3.jpg?w=2160 2160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"152\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/cherry-tomato-and-basil-marinara-pasta-that-wont-make-you-that-fat\/processed-with-vsco-with-a6-preset-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-2.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032\" data-orig-size=\"3024,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Processed with VSCO with a6 preset\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-2.jpg?fit=225%2C300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-2.jpg?fit=768%2C1024\" class=\"wp-image-152 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=760%2C1013\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-2.jpg?w=3024 3024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed-2.jpg?w=2160 2160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"154\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/cherry-tomato-and-basil-marinara-pasta-that-wont-make-you-that-fat\/processed-with-vsco-with-a6-preset-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed.jpg?fit=4032%2C3024\" data-orig-size=\"4032,3024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Processed with VSCO with a6 preset\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Processed with VSCO with a6 preset&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed.jpg?fit=300%2C225\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed.jpg?fit=1024%2C768\" class=\"wp-image-154 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed.jpg?resize=760%2C570\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed.jpg?w=4032 4032w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed.jpg?w=2160 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smartgirlknows.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/unnamed.jpg?w=3240 3240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>WHAT YOU NEED:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/li>\n<li>Pasta of choice (I like Bows b\/c it looks like more work)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh basil, a handful<\/li>\n<li>Garlic cloves (lots if your bf isn\u2019t home)<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>Canned crushed tomatoes (I use the Mutti brand)<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>Marinara sauce of choice (I used De Cecco brand)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Salt &amp; pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>WHAT TO DO:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat a pan with olive oil (medium-high heat), add fresh cherry tomatoes to pan.<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>When tomatoes are soft (2 minutes), add Mutti crushed tomatoes &amp; marinara sauce of choice.<\/li>\n<li>Add the garlic cloves and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<li>Grate \u00bc of a cup of fresh Parmesan cheese and add to sauce.<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>Lay the basil over the sauce as it cooks.<\/li>\n<li>For the secret ingredient, add a teaspoon of sugar (but just a little because fat)<\/li>\n<li>Allow to simmer for 5 minutes and, voil\u00e0, the marina sauce goodness is ready.<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>Add penne pasta to marinara sauce and mix that sh*t.<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>Serve on a large platter &amp; sprinkle with a little more Parm (mostly for making it look pretty, obvi)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>Recipe serves four regular people or two that are hungry AF.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kisses,<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>SGK<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re trying to trick him into thinking you actually know how to cook something other than mac &amp; 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