Quick and Easy Pasta Toss
Whip up a vibrant and satisfying meal in just 25 minutes with this Quick and Easy Pasta Toss recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish pairs al dente spaghetti (or your favorite pasta) with a medley of fresh and flavorful ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and aromatic basil. A light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese elevate the dish, while optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick. The use of reserved pasta water creates a silky, restaurant-quality sauce that clings to every bite. Simple yet irresistibly delicious, this easy pasta recipe serves four and is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti (or pasta of your choice) according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
If you'd like a bit of heat, stir in the red pepper flakes at this point. Add the salt and black pepper.
Toss the cooked, drained pasta into the skillet with the tomato mixture. Use tongs to combine and coat the pasta evenly.
Pour in the reserved pasta water a little at a time, stirring, to help create a light, silky sauce that clings to the pasta.
Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil and half of the grated Parmesan.
Serve immediately, garnishing each plate with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 679 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 430 mg | 9% | |
*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.
