Aviator Pasta with Garlic-Tomato Sauce

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A simple, flavorful pasta dish with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, ready in 30 minutes for a quick, satisfying meal. This Italian pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
  4. Step 4: Add drained spaghetti and 2 tbsp reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss with tongs for 1 minute until sauce coats the pasta evenly, adding more pasta water if needed.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss until cheese melts and combines with the pasta, then serve immediately.

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