Tomato Garlic Pasta Quick Easy: A Delicious Weeknight Delight
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring the vibrant flavors of tomatoes and garlic, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes are soft.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Mix in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a more robust flavor, add roasted red peppers or olives.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 48 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Keywords: TOMATO GARLIC PASTA QUICK EASY