So Easy and So Good Pasta Quick Quick
Bursting with fresh flavors and ready in just 25 minutes, "So Easy and So Good Pasta Quick Quick" is the ultimate weeknight dinner recipe that delivers big on taste with minimal effort. Featuring perfectly al dente spaghetti tossed in a garlicky olive oil sauce, this dish comes alive with the sweetness of sautéed cherry tomatoes, the kick of red pepper flakes, and the aromatic freshness of chopped basil. A splash of reserved pasta water ensures a silky, restaurant-quality finish, while a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a savory touch. Simple ingredients transform into a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that’s quick enough for busy evenings yet sophisticated enough to impress. Perfect for pasta lovers in search of an easy, delicious recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 100 milliliters reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 100 ml of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, 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. Be careful not to let it burn.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated in the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Serve the pasta warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy your quick and delicious meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.5 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3231 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 651 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 871 mg | 19% | |
*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.
