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Quick 15 Minute Tomato Basil Pasta

A close-up of a serving of tomato basil pasta, featuring spaghetti tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.
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Make this easy fresh tomato pasta recipe for a quick weeknight basil pasta dinner using ripe garden tomatoes and fresh basil.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti or linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Add the halved tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and burst, creating a light sauce.
  5. Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the tomatoes.
  6. Toss well to combine. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too dry.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, if using.
  8. Serve immediately for a light and flavorful tomato basil noodle dish.

Notes

  • For the best flavor in this simple summer tomato sauce pasta, use ripe, flavorful tomatoes.
  • If you want a slightly creamier texture without cream, stir in one tablespoon of butter along with the pasta water.
  • You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a little heat.

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