![Cherry tomato and basil spaghetti Cherry tomato and basil spaghetti](https://wikirecipes.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Cherry-tomato-and-basil-spaghetti.jpg)
- 0:15 Prep
- 0:12 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
Perfect the pairing of oil and garlic and take it to a new level with cherry tomatoes and basil.
Ingredients
- 375g spaghetti
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, crushed
- 400g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
- Grated parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese, to serve
Method
- Step 1Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
- Step 2Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tomato is just starting to collapse. Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, for 1 to 2 minutes or until combined and heated through. Serve sprinkled with parmesan and basil.
- Low sodium
- Low sugar
Nutrition
2161 kj
Energy
20g
Fat Total
3g
Saturated Fat
5g
Fibre
12g
Protein
11.28mg
Sodium
2g
Carbs (sugar)
68g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Claire Brookman
- Image credit: Andrew Young
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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