Tomato Basil Pasta
Tomato Basil Pasta is a simple, classic Italian dish with vibrant flavours prepared with fresh ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil leaves and olive oil. It is a vegan dish and gets ready in 20 minutes.
Servings: 2 portions
Calories: 346kcal
Equipment
- 1 Heavy Bottom Steel Pan
- 1 Steel pot
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Tong
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 150 gms Capellini (angel hair) pasta
- 2000 ml (or) 2 litres Water
- 2 Teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 clove Fresh Garlic peel and mince/chop finely
- 325 gms Baby Plum Tomatoes wash and cut each into half
- 12-15 Fresh Basil Leaves wash and chop finely
- Salt as required
- Crushed Black Pepper as required
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.2000 ml (or) 2 litres Water, Salt
- Once the water starts boiling, add spaghetti pasta and cook until al dente.150 gms Capellini (angel hair) pasta
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.2 Teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about half a minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.1 clove Fresh Garlic
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet.325 gms Baby Plum Tomatoes
- Cook and mash tomatoes stirring occasionally until they soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with basil leaves, salt and pepper to taste.12-15 Fresh Basil Leaves, Salt, Crushed Black Pepper
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
- Add the reserved pasta water to the skillet and simmer for a minute.
- Now add cooked pasta to the skillet.
- Toss until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil leaves.
Notes
Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and basil to enhance the flavour of the pasta.
Olive Oil: Use extra virgin olive oil for rich flavour and taste.
Don't Overcook Pasta: Cook pasta just until al dente, as it cooks slightly while tossing with tomato sauce.
Pasta Water: Save a cup of pasta water before draining and use it to adjust the consistency of sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1480IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
