Description
Indulge in this delightful Italian dinner recipe that brings the cozy atmosphere of a trattoria right to your kitchen. Featuring rich flavors from fresh garlic, tomatoes, and basil, this dish is simple to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion. Perfect for family dinners or romantic evenings, each bite celebrates authentic Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add canned tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with tomato sauce in the skillet. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Stir in torn basil just before serving.
- Plate and top generously with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg