Few dishes capture the essence of a perfect, quick meal like this Tomato Basil Pasta ready in 15 mins. The most classic of all combinations comes together in a vibrant, juicy sauce that clings beautifully to every strand. After testing countless versions, I can confirm this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, making it my go-to for a reliably satisfying meatless dinner.

Tomato Basil Pasta

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Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

Scale

½ lb (8oz/220 grams) pasta (spaghetti, penne…)
2 Tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
3 garlic cloves, minced or grated
¼ teaspoon chili flakes, use a bit more if you wish

2 ½ cups (approx 12oz/350 grams) cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
¼ teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves, shredded
grated parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

Instructions

Pasta
Tomato and basil sauce

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Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe