Basic Plan Creamy Tomato Pasta
A simple, satisfying pasta dish made with pantry staples and a hint of garlic, mirroring the straightforward nature of the basic subscription plan. This Italian pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant (do not brown).
- Step 3: Add drained spaghetti to skillet with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Toss for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats pasta, then stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until melted.
