Tomato-Basil and Roasted Pepper Pasta

Name: Tomato-Basil and Roasted Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 2 medium, diced tomatoes; 1, roasted and diced red bell pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup fresh, chopped basil; 1/4 cup fresh, chopped parsley; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

Al dente pasta tossed in a bright tomato-basil sauce with roasted peppers for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
2 medium, diced tomatoes
1, roasted and diced red bell pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh, chopped basil
1/4 cup fresh, chopped parsley
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes and roasted red pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes break down.
Step 3: Stir in fresh basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss again until evenly distributed.