Tomato Basil Pasta

Italian · Veg

Tomato Basil Pasta

A fast weeknight pasta: garlic, tomato and basil finished with a spoon of starchy pasta water.

Total
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
Mild
Servings
2
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Ingredients

  • Pasta200 g
  • Tomato (chopped)4 pcs
  • Garlic (sliced)1 tbsp
  • Basil10 g
  • Oil2 tbsp
  • Cheeseoptional30 g
  • Oregano1 tsp
  • Black Pepper½ tsp
  • Water1½ L
  • Saltto taste

Nutrition

Total for 2 servings

Calories
836 kcal
Protein
26 g
Carbs
136 g
Fat
22 g
Fiber
10 g
Sodium
860 mg

Method

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    10 min

    Bring well-salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta until al dente.

  2. 2

    Soften the Garlic

    2 min

    Warm the oil on low and cook the sliced garlic gently.

  3. 3

    Cook the Tomato

    6 min

    Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook until they break into a sauce.

  4. 4

    Toss Together

    2 min

    Add the drained pasta with a splash of pasta water and toss over the heat.

  5. 5

    Finish with Basil

    1 min

    Tear the basil over the pan, add pepper and cheese, and serve.

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