Description
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring fresh tomatoes and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
- Add the halved tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes and garlic.
- Pour in about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the sauce coats the pasta. Add more pasta water if the sauce seems too dry.
- Stir in the chopped basil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Use good quality olive oil for better flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: tomato, garlic, pasta, spaghetti, quick dinner, vegetarian