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BEST EVER One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta - VIDEO!!

This is not just the BEST One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta, this truly is simply the BEST PASTA DISH EVER! Who knew it could be this easy too? Try this delicious one-pan pasta recipe that's perfect for a both quick weeknight meal and a gorgeous Sunday dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 509kcal
Author: Honest and Tasty

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
  • 6 Garlic Cloves peeled and thinly sliced
  • 16 ounces Fettuccine Pasta
  • 2 Fresh Tomatoes cut into big chunks
  • 1 handful of Fresh Basil chopped, and a tad extra to top the finished pasta
  • 28 ounces Crushed San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 14 ounces a splash less than 2 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 2 cups of good Parmesan grated (My favorite is Sarvecchio Parmesan)

Instructions

  • Add oil to a large pan on med-high heat that is at least 2 ½ inches deep.
  • Add chili flakes and garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until nicely fragrant.
  • Remove pan from heat and add pasta, fresh tomatoes, basil, crushed tomatoes, water, and sea salt.
  • Cook on med-high heat for about 10 minutes or just until the liquid is mostly evaporated and pasta is al dente.
  • Serve with a good handful of parmesan and some fresh basil on top of each bowl of pasta. Enjoy! :)
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Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 1329mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1753IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 435mg | Iron: 2mg