Olive Oil Pasta Recipes Made Easy
This dish combines simple ingredients for a delicious pasta experience.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of your choice
- 1.5 cups extra virgin olive oil for dressing and cooking
- 4 cloves garlic minced or thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground to taste
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions, until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to brown it.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine with the oil and tomatoes.
- Remove from heat, then stir in fresh basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic. Perfect with a side salad!