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Tomato Basil Pasta

A simple and delicious pasta recipe with fresh tomatoes and basil.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
  4. Toss in cooked spaghetti and fresh basil. Mix well.
  5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Basil, Pasta, Tomato
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