QUICK TOMATO, BASIL & GARLIC PASTA DINNER

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Quick Tomato, Basil & Garlic Pasta Dinner image

We make this all the time when we just need to throw together something quick. It is very satisfying with a dinner salad and a nice glass of wine. It is really important that you use fresh, tasty cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Shiraz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb penne rigate
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (or more if you love garlic like I do)
1 pint ripe cherry tomatoes, sliced in half (approximately 1.5 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or more if you like spicy things)
salt and black pepper
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions on package.
  • While the pasta is cooking, saute the garlic and the red pepper flakes in olive oil over medium heat.
  • Don't let the garlic get brown.
  • After 2-3 minutes, turn off the heat and add the cherry tomatoes to the pan.
  • When pasta is done cooking and has been drained, add in the tomato mixture, add in basil and mix well.
  • Add salt& pepper as you like, and serve topped with parmesan.

Faisal Akbar
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Maureen Dunn
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


obetta chimaobi
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This was an excellent recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Monea Hayes
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jip Frjon
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Phares Olango
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This was an excellent recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nomfundo Rebe
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Aashish Bohara
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Aklile Belay
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This was an excellent recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Tin Opn
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Goodness
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


HD Hasnain
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This was an excellent recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Dorothy Lora Massey
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Pamela Hopkins
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Tegenu Biru
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This dish was so delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Lhahin Ahmed
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely did not disappoint! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sohel Abid
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This was the perfect weeknight meal! It was quick and easy to make, and the whole family loved it. I especially liked the fact that it was a one-pot meal, so cleanup was a breeze.


Ajni Bushi
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of meals.


Hassan Alh udah
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This pasta dish was incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of tomatoes, basil, and garlic. I will definitely be making this again!