Home from Work Spaghetti
"Home from Work Spaghetti" is your ultimate weeknight dinner solution—a quick, flavorful pasta dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender spaghetti tossed in a vibrant garlic and cherry tomato sauce, this recipe captures the essence of comfort food with minimal effort. Highlighted by the subtle heat of crushed red pepper flakes and the savory richness of grated parmesan cheese, it’s finished with a fresh basil garnish for a burst of herbaceous flavor. Perfect for busy evenings, this recipe combines simple pantry staples with fresh ingredients to deliver a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal. Serve it hot, and watch it become your family’s favorite go-to dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 8 cups water (for boiling)
- 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt.
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions (about 8–10 minutes for al dente). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the spaghetti cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices.
Add the crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Once the spaghetti is cooked and drained, add it to the skillet with the tomato mixture. Toss well to coat the pasta.
If the mixture seems dry, gradually add reserved pasta water (a few tablespoons at a time) until you reach the desired consistency.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and coat the spaghetti.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 9665 mg | 420% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 530 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 749 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
