Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce
Elevate weeknight dinners with Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce, a simple yet vibrant dish that brings the taste of summer to your plate. This quick and wholesome recipe features tender spaghetti coated in a luscious homemade sauce made from ripe, juicy tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil leaves. Perfectly balanced with sautéed garlic and a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, this classic Italian-inspired recipe highlights fresh, natural ingredients in every bite. Whether you're looking for a light vegetarian pasta or a crowd-pleasing comfort meal, this 30-minute delight can easily be customized with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added richness. Ideal for busy cooks, this one-pot favorite is as easy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti
- 700 grams Fresh tomatoes (ripe, preferably Roma or plum)
- 20 grams Fresh basil leaves
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Score an 'X' on the bottom of each tomato. Blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to an ice water bath. Peel the skins, then chop the tomatoes into small chunks.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer the mixture on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and stir them into the sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Add the cooked spaghetti directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3157 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 673 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1819 mg | 39% | |
*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.
