Pasta with tomato and basil
- By Maxim
- 25 min
- Easy
Main
- Calories
- ≈ 525 kcal
- Protein
- ≈ 18 g
- Fat
- ≈ 14 g
- Carbs
- ≈ 82 g
per serving
A weeknight classic: a quick sauce of tomatoes, garlic and olive oil, finished with fresh basil. Ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta.
Ingredients
4 servings
- Spaghetti400 g
- Chopped tomatoes800 g
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Garlic3 clove
- Basil1 bunch
- Parmesan40 g
- Saltto taste
Steps
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta.
- 2
Gently warm the oil in a wide pan and cook the sliced garlic for 1–2 minutes without letting it brown.
- 3
Add the tomatoes (800 g) and a pinch of salt and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring now and then.
- 4
Meanwhile cook the spaghetti (400 g) until al dente. Keep a cup of the cooking water before draining.
- 5
Toss the pasta in the sauce with torn basil, adding a splash of cooking water if it looks dry. Serve with grated parmesan.