- pasta
- dinner
- quick
- vegetarian
Easy Garlic Tomato Pasta
A simple garlicky tomato pasta finished with Parmesan and basil.
Ingredients
- Pasta200 g
- Olive oil2 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves2
- Chopped tomatoes1 can
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Parmesan
- Fresh basil
Method
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve a small cup of pasta water, then drain.
Warm the olive oil in a pan, then gently cook the garlic for about 30 seconds.
Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
Toss in the pasta and add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Serve with Parmesan, fresh basil, and an extra drizzle of olive oil.