Description
A simple and delicious Tomato & Garlic Pasta recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 400g canned tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the tomato sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Feel free to add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish can be made vegan by omitting cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tomato, Garlic, Pasta, Italian, Quick Dinner