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Simple Tomato Basil Pasta

A fast, fresh, comforting pasta made with bright tomatoes, fragrant basil, and simple ingredients you probably already have. It tastes like summer in a bowl and comes together in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta spaghetti, penne, or bowtie
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes or chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup fresh basil torn
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes optional
  • Balsamic glaze optional
  • Grilled chicken optional
  • Mozzarella cubes optional

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta.
  2. Sauté tomatoes and garlic in olive oil.
  3. Add fresh basil.
  4. Toss pasta in the tomato mixture.
  5. Add Parmesan.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.