Name: Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti noodles; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3–4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 pounds Roma tomatoes, diced; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided; Optional: 1–2 chicken breasts

Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe

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This easy tomato basil pasta recipe combines ripe tomatoes, garlic, and basil in a light sauce finished with parmesan. On the table in just 30 minutes!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 5

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti noodles 2 tablespoons olive oil 3–4 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds Roma tomatoes, diced Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided Optional: 1–2 chicken breasts

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes. Cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Season with pepper.
Sprinkle in 2 tbsp parmesan and stir in chopped basil.
Add pasta and toss everything to combine.
Top with remaining parmesan and serve hot.

Notes

Add chicken for protein: sauté with salt and pepper before garlic. Use cherry tomatoes or whole wheat pasta if preferred. Garnish with extra basil or a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 432
Fat: 11g
Saturated fat: 3g
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 241mg
Protein: 23g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 4g