Tomato and basil pasta
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Serves 2 · Approximately 25 minutes. An editorial recipe suggestion; not kitchen-tested or nutritionally analysed.
Ingredients
- 160 g dried pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 250 g chopped tomatoes
- 1 small garlic clove, chopped
- A handful of torn basil
- Black pepper and optional salt
Method
- Cook the pasta according to its packet instructions. Reserve a mug of cooking water before draining.
- Warm the oil in a pan. Stir the garlic briefly, then add the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the drained pasta and basil. Toss, adding reserved pasta water a spoonful at a time if needed.
- Taste, season and serve hot.
Kitchen notes
Adjust seasoning to your preference. Check packaged ingredients against your dietary requirements.