Tomato Garlic Pasta Quick Easy: A Delightful Weeknight Meal
Enjoy a quick and easy tomato garlic pasta that is perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish is full of flavor and can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Cook garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and red pepper flakes to skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with tomato sauce and stir in fresh basil.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 milligrams