Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil

Name: Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Spaghetti, 100g; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

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25 minTotal time

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550kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

Ingredient substitutions

Spaghetti Linguine or another long pasta
Fresh basil An equal amount of fresh flat-leaf parsley
Fresh tomatoes An equal amount of chopped canned tomatoes, drained
Olive oil The same amount of avocado oil

Nutrition per serving

Estimated values for 1 serving, 550 kcal

Protein16 g

Carbohydrates78 g

Fat20 g

Fiber 6 g · Sugar 7 g · Sodium 300 mg

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A classic Italian dish, that comes together quickly and has a light flavour. Perfect for a mid-week meal!

Main Dish Italian

Steps

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil and sauté for about 5 minutes.
Drain the cooked spaghetti and add to the tomato mixture.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the spaghetti hot and enjoy.

Tips for Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil

The sauce should look glossy, with softened tomatoes that still hold some shape; cooking it too long can make it watery and dull the fresh basil.
Keep the garlic pale rather than browned, since browned garlic can taste bitter in this quick, light sauce.
A wide skillet gives the tomatoes room to soften without crowding and makes it easier to coat the spaghetti evenly.