How To Make Fresh Tomato Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
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Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they start to break down and release their juices.
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Season with salt and pepper, then add the cooked spaghetti to the pan. Toss to combine and coat the pasta with the sauce.
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Stir in the fresh basil leaves and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
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Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 345kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 321mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 9g
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