Fresh tomato and basil pasta

Name: Fresh tomato and basil pasta
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 150g tagliatelle; 4 large vine tomatoes diced; 1 clove garlic crushed; a small bunch basil keep a few leaves to serve; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; (or vegetarian alternative) to serve (optional) parmesan

Published: December 19, 2014 at 2:27 PM

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Serves 2

A little effort

Total time: 15 mins

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A simple tomato and basil sauce is something that every cook should be able to make from scratch. This pasta sauce is so fresh and easy you'll never cheat again

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Ingredients

Nutrition

150g tagliatelle
4 large vine tomatoes

diced
1 clove garlic

crushed
a small bunch basil

keep a few leaves to serve
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
(or vegetarian alternative) to serve (optional) parmesan

Nutrition: per serving

kcal500
fat23.3g
saturates3.2g
carbs65.7g
protein11g

Method

step 1

Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Toss together the tomatoes, garlic, shredded basil and oil and season well. Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tbsp of the cooking liquid. Toss everything together, sprinkle with basil leaves and serve with parmesan, if using.

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