Description
Indulge in a burst of fresh flavors with this quick and easy tomato basil pasta—a perfect weeknight meal that captures the essence of Italian cuisine in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped (preferably heirloom or vine-ripened)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Boil the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- 2. Prepare the Tomato Mixture
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- 3. Combine Tomatoes and Basil
- Add chopped tomatoes and torn basil leaves to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for about five minutes until tomatoes soften.
- 4. Toss in the Pasta
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with the tomato-basil mixture. Toss well to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed for moisture.
- 5. Finish with Cheese
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the pasta and toss again until cheese melts into the dish.
- 6. Serve It Up
- Plate your delicious tomato basil pasta and garnish with extra basil leaves and more cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg