Sun-Ripened Tomato & Herb Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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A light, fresh pasta dish featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes and aromatic herbs, ready in 25 minutes with pantry staples. This Italian pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Pasta (spaghetti or linguine), Ripe heirloom tomatoes, and Fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz Pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
3 medium Ripe heirloom tomatoes
1/3 cup Fresh basil
3 cloves Garlic
3 tbsp Olive oil
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Pasta water

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, dice tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a bowl. Finely chop 3 garlic cloves and add to tomatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir to combine and let sit for 5 minutes to release juices.
Step 3: Add drained pasta to the tomato mixture along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously over medium heat for 2 minutes until sauce clings to pasta and thickens slightly.
Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 1/3 cup chopped basil and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Adjust salt if needed and serve immediately with extra Parmesan for garnish.