Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring spaghetti, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or linguine
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Cherry tomatoes
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Drain the pasta and toss it into the skillet, mixing with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Notes
Feel free to substitute whole wheat pasta for a healthier option or add chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, late-night meal, quick dinner, vegetarian