Quick Garlic Olive Oil Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil: 5 Amazing Happy Flavors
A quick and flavorful pasta dish with garlic, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, and basil for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil and gently cook garlic until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Toss pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
- Remove from heat and add basil.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.