Description
This delicious rotini pasta dish is quick and easy to prepare, featuring garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chopped basil; stir well.
- Toss in the drained rotini pasta with the tomato mixture. Mix gently over low heat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs other than basil.
- This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg