Garden Heirloom Tomato Pasta

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A vibrant pasta dish featuring a fresh sauce made from heirloom tomatoes, garden herbs, and garlic, tossed with al dente spaghetti for a taste of the garden center's finest harvest. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs spaghetti, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 "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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water (1 tbsp salt per 4 quarts) to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and golden, not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1.5 lbs diced heirloom tomatoes and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped basil, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water until the sauce evenly coats the pasta and reaches desired consistency.
  6. Step 6: Divide among plates and sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.

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