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Tomato basil pasta
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5 from 2 votes

Tomato Basil Pasta

Tomato Basil Pasta is an easy and flavorful vegan pasta. It is perfect for a weekday dinner and its ready in less than 30 mins.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 5
Calories:

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Pasta
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 8 cloves Garlic
  • 3 cups Cherry Tomato
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • ½ cup Water
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli flakes optional ( adjust as per your spice level )
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 1.5 cups Basil Leaves Add ¾ cup if you dont prefer a strong basil flavor

Instructions 

Cook the Pasta

  • Bring in lots of water to boil in a pan with 1 tsp of Salt. Add the pasta and cook as per the package instructions to al dente.
  • Drain the pasta once it's cooked and set aside.

Prepare the tomato Base:

  • Heat a pan with oil. Once it's hot add finely chopped garlic and saute for a few secs until the garlic is golden
  • Next, add the tomato, Keep cooking on a low flame. Use a ladle and break the tomatoes to release their juice. Next, add the tomato paste and cook so that it blends togther.
  • Also, add ½ cup water and cook till it comes to a boil. It slowly gets to a sauce consistency. Add the red pepper flakes and Italian seasonings.
  • Next, add the finely chopped basil leaves, saute for a min and the leaves shrink.

Combine Pasta:

  • Finally, add the cooked pasta and toss everything togther.
  • Tasy and absolutely delicious Tomato Basil Pasta is ready.
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