Italian Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce

A delicious plant-based pasta dish with tomatoes, basil, and cheeses.

Cuisine: Italian
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Created by: Mike
Italian Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce

🥕 Ingredients

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces pasta of choice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
  7. Stir in fresh basil leaves.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Serve immediately.

📊 Nutrition Facts (Approximate)

Calories: 600 kcal
Protein: 25g
Carbs: 70g
Fat: 25g
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 480mg

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