Description
A simple, satisfying pasta dish featuring garlic and fresh tomatoes, perfect for late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or linguine
- Olive oil
- Sliced garlic
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- Fresh basil (chopped)
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions until it reaches an al dente texture. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a generous amount of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté until the garlic turns a beautiful golden brown but is not burnt—about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and let the mixture simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the pan, ensuring it’s well coated with the sauce.
- Finally, stir in the fresh basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the pasta warm, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to customize with fresh herbs or add a splash of wine for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta, quick dinner, comfort food, vegetarian