Description
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring garlic, fresh tomatoes, and basil, perfect for late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or linguine
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh tomatoes
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chopped fresh tomatoes, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and toss it in the skillet with the tomato mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Add in fresh basil and mix thoroughly.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice preference. For a heartier version, consider adding cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg