Fresh Tomato Pasta with Garlic & Basil
Ripe tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil simmer into a bright, simple sauce while pasta cooks. Finish with grated Parmesan and more basil for the perfect weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 13g
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne or similar)
- 1 lb fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh basil, divided
Instructions
- 1
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes, then drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt, then simmer 8 minutes until they break down and soften.
- 4
Stir in half the basil, then toss the cooked pasta into the sauce.
- 5
Add pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until the sauce coats the noodles silkily.
- 6
Divide into bowls, top with remaining basil and grated Parmesan, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
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