Description
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring sweet cherry tomatoes and savory garlic, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta of your choice
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to burst and become saucy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to coat with the tomato sauce.
- Stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan just before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor. Add red pepper flakes for heat or customize with other vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg