Description
A comforting and classic pasta dish made with tender spaghetti, a rich tomato sauce, and fresh basil, finished with a touch of parmesan for a simple yet flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams spaghetti pasta
- 4 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 40 grams grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and let them simmer until softened.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
- Stir in fresh basil, salt, black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm with extra basil and cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Save some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Add basil at the end to keep its fresh aroma.
- Do not overcook the pasta to maintain a perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg