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A Garlic-Lover's Pasta Dinner

• Garlicky Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

• Broccoli rabe: Broccoli rabe: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon butter, and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 11/2 pounds broccoli rabe; cook 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; cover and cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.

• Fresh berries

GAME PLAN

1. While pasta cooks:
• Chop tomatoes, garlic, and shallots
• Clean berries
• Grate cheese

2. While broccoli rabe cooks:
• Chop basil
• Toss pasta

QUICK TIP: To remove garlic peels, place the clove on a flat surface, and crush with the blunt side of a chef's knife.

Garlicky Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Our six-ingredient garlicky pasta recipe shows how simplicity is a virtue. A few pantry staples and fresh, ripe tomatoes are all you need to make this 25-minute meal.

Garlicky Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil Photo by: Randy Mayor; Katie Stoddard

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cups chopped plum tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
  • 6 cups hot cooked campanella (about 12 ounces uncooked pasta)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add chopped tomatoes; cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Add pasta, basil, cheese, salt, and pepper, tossing gently to combine.

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With a few pantry staples and fresh, ripe tomatoes, you can have this meal on the table in just 35 minutes. (Serves 6)

• Garlicky Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

• Broccoli rabe: Broccoli rabe: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon butter, and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 11/2 pounds broccoli rabe; cook 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; cover and cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.

• Fresh berries

GAME PLAN

1. While pasta cooks:
• Chop tomatoes, garlic, and shallots
• Clean berries
• Grate cheese

2. While broccoli rabe cooks:
• Chop basil
• Toss pasta

QUICK TIP: To remove garlic peels, place the clove on a flat surface, and crush with the blunt side of a chef's knife.

Shopping List:

Produce

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cups chopped plum tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
  • 6 cups hot cooked campanella (about 12 ounces uncooked pasta)

Spices

  • 3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil

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Garlicky Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

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