Language Linguine: Tomato Basil Pasta

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A zesty pasta dish inspired by the linguistic diversity of U.S. communities. This Italian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs linguine pasta, tomato sauce, fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz linguine pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups tomato sauce and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed to bind the sauce. Serve topped with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

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