Easy 10-Minute Garlic Tomato Pasta Recipe | Quick Dinner Idea

Name: Easy 10-Minute Garlic Tomato Pasta Recipe | Quick Dinner Idea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 grams Spaghetti (or other pasta of choice); 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 400 grams Crushed tomatoes (canned); 1/4 cup Fresh basil (chopped); to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; for serving Parmesan cheese (grated (optional))

Learn how to make a delicious and easy garlic tomato pasta in just 10 minutes. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort. Enjoy the satisfying process and a delightful dish! #cooking #chef #food #asmr

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Fresh ingredients for tomato pasta

Recipe Information

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

15g

Protein

60g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Sautéing garlic in olive oil

Ingredients

Spaghetti
(or other pasta of choice)
200 grams
Olive oil
2 tablespoons

Garlic
(minced)
3 cloves
Crushed tomatoes
(canned)
400 grams
Fresh basil
(chopped)
1 cup
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste

Parmesan cheese
(grated (optional))
for serving

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Simmering rich tomato sauce

Instructions

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Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Salting the water properly makes a big difference in the pasta's flavor.
2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Keep the heat low to prevent garlic from burning, which can turn it bitter.

3
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
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A longer simmer develops deeper flavors in the tomato sauce.
4
Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the tomato sauce. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated and the sauce is glossy. Add more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
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Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the tomato sauce. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated and the sauce is glossy. Add more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
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Pasta water helps emulsify the sauce, making it cling better to the pasta.
5
Stir in the fresh chopped basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Stir in the fresh chopped basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Add fresh herbs at the very end to preserve their vibrant flavor and color.