Description
Delight in the authentic taste of Italian pasta with this simple yet flavorful recipe. Featuring perfectly cooked spaghetti or penne, this dish is enveloped in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic and fresh basil. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s easily customizable to suit any palate. Enjoy a comforting meal that promises to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add canned tomatoes (crushed by hand if desired) along with salt and pepper; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, mixing well. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Stir in torn basil leaves gently.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg