fresh tomato pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (8 ounce) package dry pasta
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
• coarsely chop the tomato and transfer to a small bowl. sprinkle the tomato chunks with basil, olive oil, and salt. set aside.
• 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.
• pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix.