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A close-up of a bowl of spaghetti with a spicy red sauce, fresh basil, and chili flakes, perfect for pasta dinner ideas.

Pasta Dinner Ideas

A simple and versatile pasta dish that can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta any shape
  • 1 tbsp salt
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables to the sauce for extra flavor.

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