Spicy Tomato and Basil Pasta
🌟Main ingredient:Pasta
✨secondary ingredients: tomatoes and garlic
⏱️Cooking time: 60 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Couple
Ingredients
300g
pasta
2
cans
(400g
each)
diced
tomatoes
4
cloves
of
garlic,
minced
1
teaspoon
red
pepper
flakes
1/4
cup
fresh
basil,
chopped
1/4
cup
olive
oil
Salt
and
pepper
to
taste
Grated
Parmesan
cheese
for
garnish
Cooking steps
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it with the tomato sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the spicy tomato and basil pasta garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
For a side dish, serve with a fresh green salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette.
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