Ingredients
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- 8 ounces spaghetti or other pasta
- 6 tablespoons good olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together gently until well-coated.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Keep an eye on the garlic to prevent it from turning bitter. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables or swap the pasta type to suit dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg