Chapter Officer Training Tomato Basil Pasta
Simple pasta with sun-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil, ready in 25 minutes. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, tomatoes, basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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 cups, diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup, chopped basil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until garlic is golden but not browned.
- Step 3: Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer for 3 minutes until they soften. Add drained pasta, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, and chopped basil, tossing until sauce clings to strands.
- Step 4: Season with salt and toss in grated Parmesan until melted and glossy, ensuring the pasta has a bright, tomato-forward flavor.
