Description
A simple and quick recipe for beginners to make a delicious pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and dried basil. Stir well.
- Let sauce simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Do not overcook the pasta.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: easy recipes, simple pasta, beginner cooking