Toss It Together Pasta Surprise! Recipe

Name: Toss It Together Pasta Surprise!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Tuscan); 12 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (not packed in oil); 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, halved; ½ cup fresh basil, cut into ribbons; 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti; 34-1 cup pasta cooking water, reserved; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water, until al dente.
2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium LOW heat in a large skillet.
3
Add garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, or until tiny bubbles begin to sizzle around, do not let brown.
4
Add dried basil, sundried tomatoes and seasoned salt to taste.
5
Warm oil and garlic while pasta cooks.
6
Add halved grape tomatoes.
7
When pasta is just about finished, ladle a couple scoops of the pasta water into the skillet with the garlic sauce.
8
Drain pasta and toss with garlice sauce.
9
Add more pasta water if it seems dry, and add salt and pepper to taste.
10
Toss in fresh basil and serve.

3719

kcal

Calories

Fat

695

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Tuscan), and more.

Yes, Toss It Together Pasta Surprise! falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Toss It Together Pasta Surprise!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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