Simple Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta 2026

Simple Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta

Recipe by monica
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

350

kcal

This Simple Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta is fresh, flavorful, and easy for beginners. Ready in under 20 minutes with just a few ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 200g (about 2 cups) spaghetti

  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

  • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions and drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Toss cooked spaghetti into the pan with tomatoes.
  • Add chopped basil and mix well.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan on top if desired.
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