Some things are always in style and always romantic. LOVE. HEARTS. CHOCOLATE. PASTA. PASTA?! ALL classics in my opinion. And I know some of my fellow Italians would agree. Granted, only a pasta lover like me would appreciate a box of specialty pasta as much as a box of chocolates…but then again, those who love me know that I’m not much of a sweet tooth. (Believe me, I do have my vices :))
So, in the spirit of simplicity and love and the special “Heart” holiday approaching, I’d like to share our Classic Tomato and Basil Pasta. With heart shaped pasta of course.
Fresh.
Elegantly Simple.
Timeless.
Tomato and Basil Pasta has just a few ingredients. Not difficult. Not hard to understand. And usually you’ll have everything you need right in your kitchen. Tomatoes are usually a pantry staple. You can use cherry, grape, Campari, fresh home grown, and even canned Italian! Now when it comes to basil, fresh basil is really preferred over dried…but in a pinch!?
And because I’m feeling a little sappy thinking about all the things I love – cooking heart pasta does this to me – I thought I’d recap some of my favorite recipes since the launch of this blog! Thanks in advance for indulging me. 🙂
Light Fettuccine Alfredo – creamy, light, and delicious!
Tailgate Pasta Salad with Beans and Corn – a perfect Superbowl side.
Linguine with Mussels and Chorizo – enough said.
Kale and Walnut Pesto – classic!
Shrimp, Avocado, and Spinach Pasta with Mango Vinaigrette – my latest fav!
If you have enjoyed making any of these dishes, please comment because I’d love to hear your thoughts! And I hope this Classic Tomato and Basil Pasta becomes one of the quick and simple pasta dishes in your repertoire. Of course it does taste best with our pasta…but at the expense of sounding “heartless” you can use any pasta shape. We heart pasta. All types!
If you’d like to browse our pasta selection, visit The Pasta Shoppe. And if you are anyone you know has fundraising needs, please check out our Fun Pasta Fundraising program – we’d love to help!
PrintClassic Tomato and Basil Pasta
Simply a classic! Serve by itself or as a side to any grilled meats or fish.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Total Time: 26 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 14 oz. bag of Heart shaped pasta (or any pasta shape!)
- 2 T. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ cups sliced green onions
- ¼ – ½ cup fresh basil, chopped, or 1–2 t. dried basil
- 1 28 oz. can Italian diced tomatoes, drained (or the equivalent of fresh tomatoes)
- 1 t. salt, or to taste
- ¼ t. freshly ground pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add chopped garlic and green onions and sauté briefly.
- Add tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper to combine until hot.
- Reduce heat and keep warm.
- Cook heart pasta in gently boiling water for approx. 6 minutes until tender but firm (salt optional). Or follow package instructions if using other pasta.
- Drain and add to tomato basil sauce.
- Raise heat and gently combine until hot.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
HLS says
February 4, 2015 at 6:03 amLooks delicious and easy.
Kahtleen Walsh says
February 4, 2015 at 6:05 amI am definitely going to make this for my Valentine!! Yum!!!
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carey says
February 4, 2015 at 8:48 amThanks Kathleen. Let me know how you like it.
holly says
February 4, 2015 at 6:07 amI love pasta and sauce
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Pauline V says
February 4, 2015 at 6:36 amyou can never go wrong when you stick with the classics.
carey says
February 4, 2015 at 8:48 amAgreed Pauline!
Jodine says
February 4, 2015 at 7:41 amLooks good. Love Wacky pasta
Nicole Margrif says
February 4, 2015 at 8:29 amLooks very good! I cannot wait to make.
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carol says
February 4, 2015 at 9:41 amSounds delicious! And pasta is the perfect Valentine’s Day meal.
Laurel Blasso says
February 4, 2015 at 9:57 amSounds (and looks) delish! This is what my husband will be making me for Valentine’s Day!
carey says
February 4, 2015 at 10:06 amLove it, Laurel. Time for these men to get in the kitchen!
Joanna says
February 4, 2015 at 11:10 amThis looks so good! The pasta florintine was also delicious. #drooling
carey says
February 4, 2015 at 9:09 pmWhy thanks! I’m glad you are enjoying the recipes!!
Jennifer Hedden says
February 4, 2015 at 11:57 amI love the heart shaped pasta and this recipe for classic tomato and basil pasta sounds amazing and simple. I will have to give it a try. Thank you for sharing all these amazing recipes!
Mac W says
February 4, 2015 at 1:26 pmyour pasta looks so good..thanks for the chance
Jennifer Essad says
February 4, 2015 at 2:13 pmamazing how so little ingredients can be so pleasing, I love fresh basil in my pasta’s #WackyWednesday #ontheblog
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Toni says
February 4, 2015 at 2:29 pmLooks so simple to make, yet tasty and healthy! Can’t beat fresh basil on pasta!
carey says
February 4, 2015 at 9:08 pmBasil is good on so many things! A pizzeria today served all its pizzas with a side of fresh julienned basil! Loved it!
Gem says
February 4, 2015 at 2:35 pmThis looks delicious and so simple. Can’t wait to try it! #WackyWednesday
Esin Zimmerman says
February 4, 2015 at 3:36 pmSupper for tomorrow. Looks quick and easy but like you took a long time making. Love pasta and tomato.
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carey says
February 4, 2015 at 9:07 pmI promise – it’s easy….now the photo shoot setup itself always takes a few minutes! 🙂 But I’m working on that too…
Erin says
February 5, 2015 at 8:08 amYum!!!!
Kathy B. says
October 20, 2018 at 2:09 pmI love how this recipe only calls for items I always have at home!
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Presley says
October 20, 2018 at 2:10 pmSimplistic and tasty!
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