Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the canned tomatoes (crushed by hand) and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce, mixing well to coat.
- Stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese off the heat until combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil or cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg