Real Taste Artisanal Tomato Basil Pasta

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Simple yet profound pasta featuring vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil, capturing the essence of authentic Italian tradition. This Italian pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 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 "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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 liters of salted water to a rolling boil in a large pot; add 170g spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 100ml pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: Finely chop 400g ripe tomatoes and mince 2 garlic cloves; place in a large skillet.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, then add tomatoes and garlic.
  4. Step 4: Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down into a thick sauce and garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 30g chopped fresh basil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing vigorously to coat every strand with sauce. Add reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time until the sauce clings to the pasta and appears glossy, about 3 minutes total.

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