4.9 from 75 votes
Tomato Basil Pasta
This easy Tomato Basil Pasta recipe features juicy ripe tomatoes paired with sweet basil, garlic and fresh parmesan cheese. It's light and fresh and on the table in 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 432 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 pounds roma tomatoes , diced, or cherry tomatoes, halved
- freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese , divided
- 1-2 chicken breasts , optional. See note
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Once hot, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, careful not to burn it.
- Add freshly diced tomatoes and cook, stirring, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add fresh ground black pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese. Add fresh chopped basil.
- Serve mixture over hot cooked spaghetti noodles.
- Garnish with remaining parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Pasta: Use whole wheat spaghetti, or any other type of pasta.
- Add Veggies: Try adding chopped spinach, onion, zucchini, or asparagus.
- Add Chicken: Add chicken to make it heartier, and add extra protein. Sauté the chicken in oil, first, (season with salt and pepper), then add garlic and continue with the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
432kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
241mg
(10%)
Potassium
789mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1865IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 789mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1865IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.