Solar Infused Tomato Pasta with Basil Oil
A sun-kissed pasta dish featuring ripe tomatoes and a fragrant basil oil that captures the essence of natural light. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Tomatoes, Garlic, Extra virgin olive oil 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.
Ingredients
- 4 medium, diced (4 cups) Tomatoes
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup, chopped Fresh basil
- 12 oz, penne or spaghetti Pasta
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add diced tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and form a sauce.
- Step 3: Stir in fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed to bind the sauce. Serve immediately.
