Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta
Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta brings fresh, everyday ingredients together in a satisfying italian-inspired recipe. A little patience and good olive oil let simple flavors shine.
Total includes 0 minutes of resting, rising, chilling, or incubation where specified. Pizza dough baking time depends on the recipe you make.
Let’s make it
- 01
Gently warm garlic in olive oil for 1 minute without browning.
- 02
Add tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Meanwhile cook spaghetti according to the package; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- 03
Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Tear basil over the top and serve.
A little kitchen wisdom
Gently warm garlic rather than browning it. Tear basil at the last minute to keep its fragrance.
Make it your own
Use whole-wheat or gluten-free spaghetti, following package timing. Substitute canned whole tomatoes crushed by hand for crushed tomatoes.
Storage & leftovers
Refrigerate in a sealed container within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F (74°C).
A note on nutrition
This recipe uses everyday ingredients. Nutrition varies by brand, portion, and substitutions; verified nutrient analysis is not available. Dietary labels describe the base recipe, so check ingredient packaging and substitutions for allergens.
