Tomato-Basil Pasta with Garlic Butter

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A rustic Italian dish blending sun-ripened tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy garlic butter for a vibrant, authentic flavor. This Italian pasta recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Pasta, Tomatoes, and Basil leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 400 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 "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: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 cups chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves and 2 tbsp butter. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding 1/2 cup pasta water to bind. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

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