Italian cuisine is a favorite in the U.S., and for good reason—simple, fresh ingredients create unforgettable flavors. This Tomato and Basil Pasta is one of those classic dishes that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. With just a few staples, you can whip up a meal that feels straight out of an Italian kitchen. Watch the video or check out the step-by-step guide below to make it yourself
Difficulty Level: easy
15 min Prep
20 min Cook
35 min Total
2 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 4 Medium Tomatoes
- 5 Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 tsps. of Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Black Pepper (To taste)
- 1-2 tbsp. of Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup of Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- Pre-made Pasta (any type)
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Instructions
- Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
- Finely chop the tomatoes and add to a clean bowl.
- Stack your basil leaves, largest to smallest. Then roll the stack and finely chop.
- Add the chopped basil leaves to the tomatoes.
- In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and the garlic.
- Cook the garlic for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and basil to the pan. Then stir.
- Add italian seasoning, salt and black pepper.
- Toss the ingredients in the pan and make sure they’re well coated with seasoning.
- Let the ingredients simmer for 7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Over medium-high heat, add a large pan of water and a pinch of salt.
- Once the water is boiling add your pasta and cook al dente (so that it has bite).
- When the pasta is al dente, drain it, and add it to a serving bowl.
- Add the cooked tomatoes and basil from the pan to the serving bowl and gently fold the ingredients together.
- Top the pasta with parmesan cheese and serve.
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