DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Boil the pasta in salted water until just tender. Reserve a mug of pasta water, then drain.
DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
PASTA · DINNER
Tomato Basil Pasta
Tomato Basil Pasta recipe with pasta, tomatoes, and garlic. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Total time25 min
YieldServes 2
DietNo specific diet
Shopping8 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Method
4 steps · about 25 minutes total
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Step 2
Warm the olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
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Step 3
Add chopped tomatoes and basil. Simmer for 10 minutes and season to taste.
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Step 4
Toss in the pasta and a splash of pasta water. Finish with parmesan and serve.
Before you serve
Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.
Cooking notes
Reserve a little pasta water before draining; a splash can help loosen and coat the sauce.
Taste at the end and adjust salt and pepper after the sauce has reduced.
Garlic cooks quickly; keep the heat moderate to avoid burning it and turning it bitter.
Good to know
Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
Yes. A similar short pasta can usually be swapped for another short shape, while spaghetti-style pasta works best with sauces designed to coat long strands.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.
About this recipe
Tomato Basil Pasta is a dinner idea built around pasta, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 25 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.
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