
Fresh tomato and basil pasta
Serves 2
A little effort
Total time:
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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- 150g tagliatelle
- 4 large vine tomatoesdiced
- 1 clove garliccrushed
- a small bunch basilkeep 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.