Description
Delight in this bright and flavorful tomato basil pasta, where fresh ingredients blend seamlessly for a delicious meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened. Stir in fresh basil and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess. Toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately, topped with additional basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Customize your dish by adding sautéed vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Substitute whole wheat or gluten-free pasta to meet dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg