T and B
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful "T and B" pasta recipe, a quick and satisfying dish that pairs tender spaghetti with a luscious cherry tomato and fresh basil sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe highlights the perfect blend of simplicity and bold Italian flavors. Sautéed garlic infuses extra virgin olive oil with aromatic depth, while juicy cherry tomatoes create a rich, chunky sauce seasoned with a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat. Torn basil leaves add a fragrant, herby touch, bringing this dish to life. Tossed to perfection and topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this pasta is a comforting yet elegant meal ideal for any occasion. Perfect for those searching for quick pasta recipes, fresh tomato pasta, or weeknight Italian dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 500 grams cherry tomatoes
- 30 grams fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 units garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining, then set the spaghetti aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the hot oil. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half (or quarters if they are large). Add them to the skillet with the garlic and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Cook the tomatoes for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices, forming a chunky sauce.
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and stir them into the tomato sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to release the basil's aroma.
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3246 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.0 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 726 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1548 mg | 33% | |
*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.
