Name: Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces of spaghetti; 3 tablespoons of olive oil; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 4 large tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe

Christabel Macdonald Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Tomato Basil Pasta

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 ounces of spaghetti
3 tablespoons of olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
4 large tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
Stir in the chopped basil and season with salt and pepper.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the tomato mixture.
Serve the tomato basil pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.