Fresh Tomato Pasta

This is an extremely simple pasta recipe that I love to make when I don't really feel like cooking! I use rigatoni, but you can use whatever pasta you prefer. This is especially delicious with tomatoes fresh from your garden. Serve with garlic bread and a simple lettuce salad with Italian dressing.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 502 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package dry pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

Step 2

Coarsely chop the tomato and transfer to a small bowl. Sprinkle the tomato chunks with basil, olive oil, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

Once the water is boiling, stir in the rigatoni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander, and then return the pasta to the pot.

Step 4

Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix.