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Garden Fresh Tomato Pasta

Garden Fresh Tomato Pasta prepared dish

This garden fresh tomato pasta showcases the vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic, creating a delightful dish that celebrates summer produce. The pasta is tossed in a light olive oil sauce, making it a perfect choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend meal. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an added 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, spaghetti, salt, parmesan cheese.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 500 g ripe tomatoes (chopped)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

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 tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to break down and release their juices.
  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 reserve a cup of pasta water.
  7. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the tomato sauce and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  8. Serve the pasta warm, 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: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg

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

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