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Fettuccine with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Fettuccine with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil prepared dish

This delightful fettuccine with fresh tomatoes and basil combines al dente pasta with ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil for a simple yet flavorful dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe highlights the freshness of its ingredients. Serve it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, salt, fettuccine pasta, fresh basil.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 300 g fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 400 g fresh tomatoes (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
  5. Season the tomato mixture with salt and black pepper, then add the chopped basil and stir to combine.
  6. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the tomato and basil mixture.
  7. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  8. Serve the fettuccine hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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