Sometimes you just need a simple, fresh dinner. This dish is exactly that. You don’t need to be a gardener to enjoy this pasta. It doesn’t even need to be summer! With just 6 ingredients, and only 15 minutes to prep and make, you can have a tasty garden fresh dinner in no time!
Any type of garden variety tomato would work in this recipe. You could use 2 large regular tomatoes, 3 medium sized heirloom tomatoes, 3-4 roma tomatoes, or you could even halve 1 pint of either grape or cherry tomatoes. Different varieties of tomatoes may produce a slightly different flavor, but any tomato will work.
Ingredients1 pound spaghetti pasta
2 large tomatoes diced
1/2 cup fresh basil chiffonade
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Method* In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions.
* Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the ingredients.
* Combine the chopped tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl.
* Drain the pasta and add it into the large bowl.
* Stir to combine and add salt and pepper to taste.
* Toss and serve hot or cold.