Ten Minute Pasta
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.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 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
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
Add the pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until al dente, following package instructions. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften slightly.
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the cooked pasta.
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.
Stir in the chopped basil, grated parmesan cheese, and season with black pepper. Adjust salt, if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil and parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3285 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 747 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 651 mg | 14% | |
*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.
