Description
A romantic pasta dish perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated for serving
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Stir in fresh basil, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add cooked shrimp or chicken for extra protein.
- Pair with a light salad and red wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: valentines day pasta, romantic pasta recipe, pasta for two