Tomato Basil Pasta

This tomato basil pasta is a simple recipe that uses fresh basil, garlic, and tomatoes to create a pasta dinner everyone will love!

Wow, it’s hard to believe we shared this recipe over 3 years ago. It’s just one of many pasta recipes we have on the site.

Whether another variety of tomato sauce like penne alla vodka or a light one, like our garlic butter sauce, we’ve got you covered. Today, we’re going to revisit this rustic tomato basil pasta. It’s too delicious not to update.

Now, the recipe was perfect just the way it was, so we didn’t change it. All we did was update the photos and the post.

If you haven’t tried this one, then I encourage to make it tonight. The recipe is done in about 30-minutes. So, shall we get started, again?

Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe Tips and FAQs:

• When it comes to boiling pasta noodles, I always salt the water. Usually, I add about 1-2 tablespoons of salt (depending on how much pasta I’m making). Doing so, adds extra flavor to pasta.
• If you use vegetable broth, then this pasta dinner is vegetarian. However, using chicken broth (instead of vegetable) will add a ton of flavor to your pasta.
• To keep the noodles from drying out (while cooking the sauce), drain the pasta, then add about 1-inch of lukewarm water back the pan. Place the noodles in the pan to rest. When the sauce is done, drain the noodles again and toss them with sauce.

Does basil or parsley go on pasta?

Ordinarily, in the United States, we use basil in our pasta recipes. However, you could garnish the dish with fresh parsley just before serving.

Can you put basil in pasta?

Absolutely, in fact, I encourage you to do so. It’s a delicious ingredient and pairs wonderfully with tomatoes. You can add it when cooking the sauce or sprinkle it on top of the pasta just before serving.

Other pasta recipes you may love:

• Bow Tie Crab Pasta Salad
• Shrimp and Pasta Recipe
• Pasta with Peas
• Mexican Spaghetti

Tomato Basil Pasta

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Author: John

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces long pasta, any variety, uncooked
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 16 ounces cherry tomatoes
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• ¼ cup low sodium vegetable broth, or chicken broth

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Instructions

 

• Start by cooking your pasta. Salt the water liberally. While the pasta cooks you can make the sauce. 
  8 ounces long pasta
• In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Once the oil is warm, add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper and let them cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  3 tablespoons olive oil

  16 ounces cherry tomatoes

  ¼ teaspoon salt

  ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Add the garlic, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  2 tablespoons garlic cloves
• Add the basil and broth. Increase the heat to medium and let the mixture to simmer for approximately 3 to 5 minutes to reduce the liquid. 
  4 tablespoons fresh basil

  ¼ cup low sodium vegetable broth
• Drain the pasta noodles and add them to the pan sauce. Toss the noodles in the sauce to coat them evenly. 
• Serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

• The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2-ounces of the tomato basil pasta. Actual calories will vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ouncesCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 221mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 692IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg