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Fresh Tomato Spaghetti

Fresh Tomato Spaghetti prepared dish

Fresh tomato spaghetti is a vibrant and flavorful dish that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes. This simple yet elegant recipe combines al dente spaghetti with a fresh tomato sauce, garlic, and basil for a delightful meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this dish is sure to impress!

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, olive oil, fresh basil, spaghetti.
  • 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
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 600 g fresh tomatoes (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti 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 chopped fresh tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, and cook for about 10 minutes until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce.
  5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the tomato sauce, along with the chopped basil and a splash of reserved pasta water to help combine.
  7. Toss everything together until the spaghetti is well coated with the sauce.
  8. Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 410
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

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

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