This simple and tasty pasta dish is perfect when you want to make something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen. The recipe is easy to follow and requires few ingredients, making it ideal for a stress-free dinner after a long day.
The dish is especially suitable for a relaxing Saturday evening – whether you want to enjoy a good meal in front of the TV, or serve something simple and inviting to good friends with a glass of wine. The fresh flavors of ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil and garlic give the dish a classic and homemade touch that feels both light, warming and satisfying.
This is a dish that shows that good food does not have to be complicated. With fresh ingredients and simple techniques, you get a meal that both tastes fantastic and creates a pleasant atmosphere around the table.
Ingredients
8 oz. dry penne pasta
4 Tbsp. butter
3 tsp. minced garlic, about 3 cloves
¼ tsp. red chili flakes
2 cups diced roma tomatoes
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
½ tsp. sugar or any other sweetener of choice
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and fresh black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente in salted water according to package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Make sure the skillet is big enough to hold the sauce and pasta. Add garlic and chili flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant while stirring constantly.
3. Add tomatoes, basil, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until tomatoes are slightly softened and heated through, about 2 minutes. Do not simmer for too long or you won’t have any sauce left.
4. Drain the pasta reserving about ½ cup of water. Add pasta to the tomato sauce with a little bit of the reserved pasta cooking water, and stir until well coated and combined. Keep in mind that pasta will absorb some of the moisture and the sauce will thicken up.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. You can add a bit more of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen up the sauce. Serve immediately.
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