Description
Garlic Tomato Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. This recipe features perfectly al dente spaghetti enveloped in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. With fresh ingredients and simple techniques, this pasta dish is not only delightful to eat but also a joy to prepare. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti (high-quality)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Sauté garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes: Pour in canned tomatoes along with their juice. Crush gently with a spoon and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper into the sauce while it simmers.
- Combine: Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water. Toss spaghetti in the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Serve: Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil, and plate generously.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg