Ingredients
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- 10 ounces spaghetti pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce, mixing well. Stir in fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg