Description
A simple and comforting pasta dinner that you can prepare in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti and mix well.
- Add fresh basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Serve warm and enjoy your meal.
Notes
- Substitute gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Use canned tomatoes if fresh ones are unavailable.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy pasta dinner, quick pasta recipe, simple dinner