Chunky Tomato Basil Pasta: The Best Comfort Dish You’ll Love
A delicious and hearty chunky tomato basil pasta recipe perfect for cozy dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain and add to the skillet with the tomato mixture.
- Toss everything together and stir in fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chunky Tomato Basil Pasta