Tomato Basil Pasta

Juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and silky olive oil over warm pasta.

Ingredients

• 200g spaghetti
• 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• A handful of fresh basil
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
• Parmesan to serve (optional)

Steps

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water.
2. Warm olive oil in a pan. Soften garlic for 1 minute — do not brown.
3. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 8–10 minutes until saucy.
4. Toss pasta with sauce and a splash of pasta water until glossy.
5. Tear in basil, plate, and finish with parmesan if you like.