Tomato Basil Pasta

5 from 2 votes

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

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 241kcal

Author: Sharmila Kingsly

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.

Notes

Tips & Variations

If you are not vegan you may also use butter in place of Olive oil, Butter adds up to the flavor profile.

You can also add some cream cheese if you prefer creamy pasta. Half and half or even cream works well.

You can use the reserved pasta liquid in place of water in the sauce. Pasta water thickens up the sauce even more and quicker too.

Never add the pasta to normal water bring the water to a Pasta goes well as a dinner for a cold night with some soup or bread on the side. Always serve pasta hot. Boil and then add the pasta.

Cook the pasta as per the time given in the packet. It will be perfect all the time.

You can also add more protein like shrimp or mushroom if you prefer.

Break and cook the tomato on a medium high heat until it's saucy. It gives a nice flavor and helps the tomato to get cooked real quick.

Serving Suggestions

Pasta goes well as a dinner for a cold night with some soup or bread on the side. Always serve pasta hot.

Storing Options

Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store in an air-tight container. You can reheat them in the microwave or stove and use them. Use an extra 2 tbsp of water for reheating as the pasta will be dry. Adjust salt if needed.

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