Description
A simple and quick pasta recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s flavorful, easy to make, and requires minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked pasta and fresh basil. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned if preferred.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy pasta, quick dinner, vegetarian pasta, simple recipe