Rustic Tomato Basil Pasta

A simple yet flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring fresh tomatoes and basil, tossed with spaghetti and a hint of garlic. Perfect for a light, satisfying meal.

Steps

1. Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain. 2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften. 5. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the tomato mixture. 6. Stir in chopped basil leaves and cook for another minute to combine flavors. 7. Serve on a plate and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

100g spaghetti 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 1 tbsp