Classic Italian Pasta
Course: Main CourseCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalA traditional Italian pasta dish with rich flavors and a simple preparation.
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Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic
0.5 tsp chili flakes
1 cup cherry tomatoes
0.25 cup basil leaves
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
0.25 cup parmesan cheese
Directions
- Boil a pot of water with a pinch of salt and add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden.
- Add chili flakes and cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for around 5 minutes, until tomatoes are soft.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pan. Toss to combine with the garlic and tomato mixture.
- Add basil leaves, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir gently and let the flavors combine for a few minutes.
- Serve the pasta hot and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese for extra flavor and richness.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 400kcal
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Potassium: 250mg
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Calcium: 10mg
- Iron: 15mg