Easy Tomato Basil Pasta
This tomato basil pasta is easy to throw together with just a handful of ingredients! Loaded with flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried capellini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a dash
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ pounds diced plum tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it according to the package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta into a colander, return it to the pot, and toss it with a dash of olive oil.
- Coat the bottom of a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place it over medium heat.
- Give the oil a minute to heat up. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté them for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly and watching carefully to avoid burning. Take the skillet off the heat immediately if they do begin to burn.
- Add the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Stir the mixture well and cook it for 1 to 2 minutes — just long enough to heat the tomatoes.
- Stir in the pasta and cook it with the other ingredients just until hot, about 1 minute.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the basil. Season the pasta with additional salt to taste.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 8.4g | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg