Ten Minute Pasta
Need dinner in a flash? This Ten Minute Pasta recipe is your answer to a quick, satisfying, and utterly delicious meal! With tender spaghetti or penne coated in a light, garlicky olive oil sauce, bursting with sweet cherry tomatoes, a hint of heat from red chili flakes, and the fresh, aromatic addition of chopped basil, this dish delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort. Topped with grated Parmesan cheese for a creamy finish, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when time is of the essence. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy pasta recipe is a lifesaver for home cooks who crave simplicity without sacrificing taste. Pair it with a crisp side salad or a slice of garlic bread for a complete, restaurant-quality dinner.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 liters water
Directions
Step 1
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
Step 2
Add the pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until al dente, following package instructions. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 3
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften slightly.
Step 6
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the cooked pasta.
Step 7
Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the tomato mixture. Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time, stirring to coat the pasta and create a light sauce.
Step 8
Stir in the chopped basil, grated parmesan cheese, and season with black pepper. Adjust salt, if needed.
Step 9
Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil and parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2580.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 887.2 |
| Total Fat 45.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3284.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 88.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.1g | |
| Protein 37.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 747.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 650.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories