Tomato basil pasta is a rich creamy, spicy and delicious pasta packed with flavors of fresh basil and tomato. This basil pasta can be prepared in just 15 minutes.

This tomato basil pasta is such a summery recipe. It can be prepared with ingredients picked from your garden. Yes the aroma of the fresh basil and tomatoes are unbeatable. Also the combination works great in pasta, pizza etc.

It is an easy to make lunch box dish. Also an easy one pot meal cooked in jiffy with simple ingredients.

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INGREDIENTS TO MAKE TOMATO BASIL PASTA

PASTA: I have used spaghetti in this recipe but you could use any pasta variety of your choice.

ONION: Yellow onion brings a mild bite to the sauce also a key flavor in any spaghetti sauce.

TOMATOES: For a freshness, taste and flavor I have used ripe red colored Roma tomatoes from the garden. You could buy them farmers market or store. Regular tomatoes can be replaced with cherry tomatoes too, so you could skip the grinding process. Store bough tomato paste can also be used if you don’t have much time.

OLIVE OIL: Olive oil works best when preparing pasta/ any Italian dish, but you could use butter or any other cooking oil.

GARLIC: Garlic, crushed or finely chopped elevates the flavors of the dish, so do not skip it.

FRESH BASIL: Fresh basil leaves elevates the taste and flavor of this pasta, make sure to use them either chopped or as leaves in full.

SPICES AND HERBS: I have used chilli powder/ paprika and chilli flakes for color and spiciness. You could use pepper powder too. Also Italian seasoning has been used.

CREAM: Cream gives this pasta a creamy texture snd rich taste. It can be replaced with coconut milk too.

CHEESE: Parmesan cheese adds salty and nutty taste to the pasta also a pleasant crunch and creaminess to the dish. It can be skipped if you don’t have it at home.

So let’s get to the making tomato basil pasta!

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Recipe by Sandhya Riyaz

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: Other world cuisineDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Tomato basil pasta is a rich creamy, spicy and delicious pasta packed with flavors of fresh basil and tomato. This basil pasta can be prepared in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients to make Tomato basil pasta

6 ounce, Pasta (Thin Spaghetti or any pasta)
1/2 cup, Pasta water
1/4 cup, Onion (finely chopped)
1 nos., Tomato (big sized, ground to paste)
1 nos., Garlic (finely chopped)
3 tablespoon, Fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon, Chili powder/ Paprika
1/4 teaspoon, Italian seasoning
Salt – to taste
1/4 cup, Fresh cream
3 tablespoon, Olive oil

Directions to make Tomato basil pasta

Boil water in a pot; add salt and a tsp oil to the rolling water. Now add pasta in it and cook till done as mentioned in the pack.
Now drain the water from pasta, using colander and keep the water aside. Now pour cold water over the cooked pasta so that it does not get sticky.
Heat olive oil in a pan to it add finely chopped garlic and chopped onion. Saute well until onions turn translucent.
When onions looks cooked add chilli powder/ paprika, chilli flakes and Italian seasoning. Saute for few seconds. Add chopped basil leaves and saute for few seconds.
Now add ground tomato paste and salt. Mix well and let it cook until raw smell is gone / until oil floats in the sides.
Finally add cooked pasta, cream and pasta water.. Toss it well. When combined put add Parmesan cheese and put off the flame. Serve it hot.

Notes

* 1 cup = 235 ml

How to make Tomato basil pasta with step by step images

Boil water in a pot; add salt and a tsp oil to the rolling water. Now add pasta in it and cook till done as mentioned in the pack.
Now drain the water from pasta, using colander and keep the water aside. Now pour cold water over the cooked pasta so that it does not get sticky.
Heat olive oil in a pan to it add finely chopped garlic and chopped onion. Saute well until onions turn translucent.
When onions looks cooked add chilli powder/ paprika, chilli flakes and Italian seasoning. Saute for few seconds. Add chopped basil leaves and saute for few seconds.
Now add ground tomato paste and salt. Mix well and let it cook until raw smell is gone / until oil floats in the sides.
Finally add cooked pasta, cream and pasta water.. Toss it well. When combined put add Parmesan cheese and put off the flame. Serve it hot.