Description
A simple and fresh pasta dish with cherry tomatoes and basil, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g pasta
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Stir in chopped basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- This dish is best served immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: cherry tomato, basil, pasta, quick meal, vegetarian