Tomato Basil Pasta
A vibrant and flavorful Tomato Basil Pasta featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (8oz/220 grams) pasta
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 ½ cups (approx 12oz/350 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, shredded
- Grated parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook per package instructions until al dente, saving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and chili flakes, and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes: Place the halved cherry tomatoes in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they soften.
- Combine everything: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the tomatoes, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add fresh basil: Stir in the shredded basil and mix to combine, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Serve it up: Plate the pasta, drizzle with olive oil, and top with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For variations, try adding protein or additional vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta, tomato, basil, vegetarian, summer recipe