Description
A light and refreshing pasta dish perfect for a summer dinner, featuring fresh tomatoes and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta of choice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and chopped basil leaves. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg