Two-Part Tomato Basil Spaghetti with Equal Sauce Proportions

Name: Two-Part Tomato Basil Spaghetti with Equal Sauce Proportions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 1.5 cups diced fresh tomatoes; 1.5 cups chopped fresh basil; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 minced garlic cloves; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

A simple pasta dish where equal portions of fresh tomato and basil create a bright, herbaceous sauce.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
1.5 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1.5 cups chopped fresh basil
3 tbsp olive oil
4 minced garlic cloves
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Stir in 1.5 cups diced fresh tomatoes and 1.5 cups chopped fresh basil. Cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften and basil wilts. Add drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss for 2 minutes until sauce coats strands. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted.