Description
A quick and delicious tomato butter pasta recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and dried basil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Feel free to add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tomato Butter Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner Recipe