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Tomato Basil Pasta

A savory dinner with a variety of flavors
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta
  • 2 bunches of basil
  • 3-5 cloves of garlic
  • 1 white or yellow onion
  • 4-6 medium-sized tomatoes
  • Black pepper
  • Salt
  • Olive or vegetable oil
  • Parmesan cheese optional
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Put a large pot of water on to boil and cook pasta in boiling water for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Mince cloves of garlic, dice tomatoes and onion, and set aside in separate bowl
  • Heat a pan with olive or cooking oil
  • Add diced onions and cook until slightly brown.
  • Add minced garlic until slightly brown.
  • Add in diced tomatoes and chopped basil, add salt & black pepper, let cook for 2-3 mins.
  • Turn off heat and mix in cooked pasta (mix all ingredients with cooked pasta in a large pot or large bowl)
  • Add Parmesan cheese (optional) and more olive oil and salt & black pepper