Description
A delightful dish combining garlic, tomatoes, and cheese with comforting pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juice) to the skillet and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the drained pasta with the tomato mixture in the skillet and toss together.
- Add the shredded cheese off the heat and stir until melted and well blended.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite cheese, protein, or vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg