Tomato-flavored pasta is tangy and sweet, appetizing and delicious, yet low in calories and unlikely to cause weight gain. The flavors of garlic and black pepper are key—they balance the acidity while neutralizing the cooling nature of tomatoes.【Ingredients】(Serves 4)
3-4 high-lycopene tomatoes, 1 clove garlic, 50-60ml olive oil, 1 tsp salt, pinch of black pepper, dried parsley powder to taste, 300g spaghetti
【Instructions】
1. Blanch tomatoes in hot water, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a bowl.
2. Add salt, black pepper, and minced garlic to tomatoes. Mix thoroughly.
3. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the mixture and refrigerate to cool.

4. Cook pasta in ample boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain with a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
5. Toss thoroughly drained pasta with the prepared tomato sauce. Plate and finish with a sprinkle of parsley powder.
【POINT】Besides pasta, you can also add meat or fish to create a delicious sauce. II. Tomato Soup Even tough vegetables become tender and easy to eat, infusing their flavor into this rich soup. Packed with lycopene, beta-carotene, various minerals, and dietary fiber.
【Ingredients】(Serves 2)
2 tomatoes, 280ml tomato juice, 1/4 onion, ground beef (as needed), 1 dried bamboo shoot, 1 potato, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove, pinch of salt
【Method】
1. Peel onion and dice into 1cm cubes.Mince the garlic.
2. Sauté the tomatoes in oil until they release their juices. Pour in the tomato juice and simmer until thickened.
3. Cut the dried bamboo shoots and potato into 1cm cubes.
4. Heat olive oil and garlic in a pot. Once fragrant, add the ground beef and stir-fry.
5. Add the onion, bamboo shoot cubes, and potato chunks. Stir-fry until everything is coated in oil. Pour in the broth, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Finally, pour in the tomato juice. Season with salt, then simmer for another 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
III. Tomato "Cups"
Pairing tomatoes with protein- and calcium-rich cheese creates a nutritionally balanced dish. This method leverages tomatoes' need for oil and heat to significantly boost lycopene absorption. The tomato sauce and soft cheese in these "cups" are a perfect match—a satisfying, nutrient-packed treat!
【Ingredients】(Serves 1)
1 tomato, 1-2 slices bacon, 1 tablespoon tomato sauce, cheese cubes to taste
【Instructions】
1. Cut the tomato in half from the top and scoop out the pulp with a spoon.
2. Mash the tomato pulp in a skillet and stir-fry with chopped bacon.
3. Add tomato sauce, mix well, and cook until moisture evaporates.
4. Fill the hollowed tomato cup from step 1 with the mixture from step 3.
5. Top with cheese and bake in the oven or microwave until melted.
6. Garnish as desired—done!