Recipe

Weeknight Tomato Pasta

A simple pantry pasta with garlic, tomatoes, and a little heat.

Prep

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • Fresh basil leaves

Cook

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. Warm the olive oil in a skillet, then cook the garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes and salt, then simmer for 12 minutes.
  4. Toss the drained pasta with the sauce, parmesan, and basil before serving.