How to make tomato basil pasta
Introduction
Tomato Basil Pasta is a classic Italian dish that brings together the freshness of ripe tomatoes, the aroma of basil, and the richness of olive oil. It’s simple to make, yet bursting with flavor perfect for busy weeknights or a light weekend dinner. Every bite feels fresh, comforting, and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 cup of pasta
2 tbsp of olive oil
6 medium sized tomatoes
1/2 piece of a big onion finely chopped
3 to 4 pieces of finely chopped garlic cloves
8 to 10 basil leaves
How to make tomato basil step by step
1.Take a bowl and add some salt. Then add the pasta and allow it to boil well for 10 minutes. Once its boiled drain the water and set it aside.
2.Take a frying pan, add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Then add the finely chopped onions and garlic. Cook it for few minutes.
3.Once the onions and garlic are cooked, you can add the chopped tomatoes and cook it well
4.Add 1/2 tbsp of salt, 1/4 tbsp of pepper, some chilli flakes and mix it well.
5.Once its cooked well, you can add the pasta and mix it well. You can add some more pepper and salt based on your preference.
6.Then top your pasta with some basil leaves
7. You can also add some grated cheese as a topping, before serving your pasta.
Tomato Basil pasta
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 spatula
Materials
- 1 cup of pasta
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 6 medium sized tomatoes
- 4 pieces of finely chopped small onions
- 3 pieces of finely chopped garlic
- 8 to 10 basil leaves
Instructions
- Take a bowl and add some salt. Then add the pasta and allow it to boil well for 10 minutes. Once its cooked drain the water and set the pasta aside.
- Take a frying pan, add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Then add the finely chopped onions and garlic. Cook it for few minutes.
- Once the onions and garlic are cooked, you can add the chopped tomatoes and cook it well
- Add 1/2 tbsp of salt, 1/4 tbsp of pepper, some chilli flakes and mix it well.
- Once its cooked well, you can add the pasta and mix it well. You can add some more pepper and salt based on your preference.
- Then top your pasta with some basil leaves
- You can also add some grated cheese as a topping, before serving your pasta.
Conclusion
This Tomato Basil Pasta is proof that simple ingredients can create a delicious and wholesome meal. It’s quick, flavorful, and sure to become a family favorite. Check out other recipes below.
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