Garlic Tomato Pasta with Nutty Crunch

This delightful pasta dish combines the robust flavors of garlic and tomatoes with a crunchy nut topping, making it a perfect main dish for any pasta lover. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it's a satisfying meal for one.

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. 3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. 4. Stir in the diced tomato and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. 5. Add the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing to combine with the tomato mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 6. In a separate dry pan, toast the chopped nuts over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. 7. Serve the pasta topped with the toasted nuts and garnish with fresh basil if desired.

100g pasta (spaghetti or your choice) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 medium tomato, diced 30g mixed nuts (such as almonds and walnuts), chopped 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)