Genuine Italian Pasta with Tomato and Basil

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A classic Italian dish featuring al dente pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light olive oil sauce. This Italian pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 460 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 460 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 spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
  3. Step 3: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Stir in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to create a loose sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat. Stir in chopped basil and Parmesan. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and serve immediately.

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