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One-Pot Pasta Delight

This one-pot pasta recipe is a quick and flavorful solution for busy weeknights. Featuring fresh garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, this dish creates a delightful experience that brings the family together around the table. Ready in just 30 minutes, it combines convenience with elegance, making it perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 402
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti or penne
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
  2. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds before adding cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add drained pasta to the skillet and mix well. Gradually incorporate reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is achieved.
  5. Stir in chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese until combined.
  6. Serve hot with extra cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plate (approximately 250g)Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

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