Ten Minute Pasta

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Need dinner in a flash? This Ten Minute Pasta recipe is your answer to a quick, satisfying, and utterly delicious meal! With tender spaghetti or penne coated in a light, garlicky olive oil sauce, bursting with sweet cherry tomatoes, a hint of heat from red chili flakes, and the fresh, aromatic addition of chopped basil, this dish delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort. Topped with grated Parmesan cheese for a creamy finish, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when time is of the essence. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy pasta recipe is a lifesaver for home cooks who crave simplicity without sacrificing taste. Pair it with a crisp side salad or a slice of garlic bread for a complete, restaurant-quality dinner.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 2 min
• Cook Time: 8 min
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 2 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 250 grams pasta (spaghetti or penne)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 liters water

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

2. Add the pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until al dente, following package instructions. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

3. While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

5. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften slightly.

6. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the cooked pasta.

7. Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the tomato mixture. Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time, stirring to coat the pasta and create a light sauce.

8. Stir in the chopped basil, grated parmesan cheese, and season with black pepper. Adjust salt, if needed.

9. Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil and parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (1287.7g)

Calories		452
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		21.9 g	28%
	Saturated Fat	7.7 g	39%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		24 mg	8%
Sodium		1447 mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate		47.6 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	5.2 g	18%
	Total Sugars	5.2 g
Protein		19.3 g	39%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		415 mg	32%
Iron		2.6 mg	14%
Potassium		500 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 397 cal (42.8%%)

Protein: 152 cal (16.4%%)

Carbs: 379 cal (40.8%%)