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Plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce and fresh basil, a quick pasta dinner ideas meal.

Pasta Dinner Ideas

A simple and versatile pasta dish that can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 25 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta such as spaghetti or penne
  • 1 tbsp salt
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Toss cooked pasta with the sauce. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtéines: 12gFat: 8gLipides saturés: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFibre: 5gSucre: 8gVitamine A: 15IUVitamine C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgFer: 10mg

Notes

You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables to customize this dish.

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