Description
Puglia’s Killer Spaghetti is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Southern Italy right to your dinner table. Featuring sun-ripened tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a touch of garlic, this easy spaghetti recipe is drizzled with luscious olive oil and accented with chili flakes for a delightful kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Each bite transports you to the sun-soaked shores of Puglia, making it a must-try for pasta lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet; toss well and add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in fresh basil and serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg