Description
TikTok Spaghetti is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the simplicity of pasta with fresh ingredients to create a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and salt. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
- Stir in the cooked spaghetti and reserved pasta water as needed to moisten.
- Mix in fresh basil, red pepper flakes (if using), and half of the Parmesan cheese. Toss until well combined.
- Serve topped with remaining Parmesan and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 12mg