Best 12 Spaghetti With Tomatoes And Garlic Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the timeless appeal of spaghetti with tomatoes and garlic. Its simplicity belies a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate, leaving you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this classic dish offers an approachable yet rewarding cooking experience. With the right balance of ingredients and a touch of culinary finesse, you can transform ordinary pantry staples into an extraordinary meal. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect spaghetti with tomatoes and garlic.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO AND GARLIC PASTA



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There is nothing nicer than the flavor of fresh tomatoes. You can use canned, but the trouble you take to prepare this dish is worth it. You prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking, no long hours of waiting. Great if you want meatless pasta.

Provided by ALMA-LOU

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
2 pounds tomatoes
4 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in a kettle, and cover with cold water. Bring just to the boil. Pour off water, and cover again with cold water. Peel. Cut into small pieces.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • In a large skillet or saute pan, saute the garlic in enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan. The garlic should just become opaque, not brown. Stir in the tomato paste. Immediately stir in the tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer until the pasta is ready; add the basil.
  • Drain the pasta, but do not rinse in cold water. Toss with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, and then mix into the sauce. Reduce the heat as low as possible. Keep warm, uncovered, for about 10 minutes when it is ready to serve. Garnish generously with fresh Parmesan cheese.
  • VARIATIONS: Saute fresh quartered mushrooms with the garlic, or add shoestring zucchini along with the tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 235.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC-BASIL OIL



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No reservations required! Our spaghetti with tomatoes and garlic-basil oil dish was inspired by a famous New York City restaurant. It's the perfect meal for two and ready in only 25 minutes.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
Salt to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook spaghetti as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat oil, garlic, basil and pepper flakes over low heat 10 minutes to infuse flavor into the oil. Strain oil; keep oil warm. Discard garlic, basil and pepper flakes.
  • Drain cooked spaghetti. Return spaghetti to Dutch oven; place over medium heat. Add tomatoes; toss until thoroughly heated. Season to taste with salt.
  • Divide spaghetti into 2 individual pasta bowls. Drizzle each serving with warm oil; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound spaghetti
3/4 pound ripe plum tomatoes with skin removed or 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil or Italian parsley
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese

Steps:

  • Bring two quarts of salted water to boil in a kettle. Add the spaghetti, stir well and bring back to a boil, stirring while cooking. Cook to the desired degree of doneness. Reserve a quarter-cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into 1/4 inch cubes.
  • In a skillet or kettle, add olive oil and the garlic. Cook briefly, stirring. Do not brown. Add the tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add the spaghetti, basil or parsley, reserved cooking liquid and cheese, toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 440, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 441 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

TOMATO-GARLIC SPAGHETTI



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Serve this dish with our Zucchini Fritatta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces spaghetti
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, slivered
6 plum tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions;drain. Rinse with cool water.
  • Wipe pasta pot dry; heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic;cook, stirring, until soft, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are saucy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Return remaining pasta to pot; cook, tossing occasionally, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

SPAGHETTI WITH OIL AND GARLIC (AGLIO E OLIO)



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 26m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 lemon, zested, optional
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, optional

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente, tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes.
  • While the pasta cooks, combine the garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes in a large skillet and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic softens and turns golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink, reserving about a 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta and the reserved water to the garlic mixture. Mix well. Add the parsley and lemon zest (if using). Adjust seasoning, to taste. Transfer to a large serving bowl or divide amongst 4 to 6 dishes. Serve topped with grated cheese, if desired.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE



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This recipe came to The Times in 2003 from the chef Scott Conant, who was then cooking at his restaurant L'Impero in Manhattan. It is simple, classic Italian fare that makes the most of summer's tomatoes, but you can also make it with hothouse offerings and it will be delicious.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds fresh plum tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded and quartered
3 ounces olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pinch crushed red-pepper flakes
1 pound dry spaghetti
2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
6 leaves fresh basil, shredded
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Blanch the tomatoes and remove the skins. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the tomatoes crosswise. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Heat 3 ounces olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until it smokes slightly. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Since the tomatoes will reduce and the salt will be concentrated, it is better to season initially with a lighter hand.
  • Chop the tomatoes with a potato masher until they are in fine chunks and all their liquid is released. Be sure they are chopped and crushed fine, for a semichunky sauce. Simmer for 25 minutes over medium heat.
  • While the sauce simmers, heat the water for the pasta. Cook the spaghetti in salted water about half of the way cooked. Drain, reserving some of the water.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook over medium-high heat until all the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente. If the sauce is over-reduced, use the pasta cooking liquid to adjust it.
  • At the last moment, remove the pan from the heat; add the extra-virgin olive oil, butter, basil and cheese. Mix thoroughly until the pasta is an orangy color. Taste again and adjust the salt if necessary. Remove to a platter. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 852, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1167 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GARLIC SPAGHETTI



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"I make this family favorite at least two or three times a month," remarks Jackie Messina of Chardon, Ohio. "It's wonderful with a salad and fresh Italian bread." Besides being easy to prepare, this meatless main dish is easy on the pocketbook at just 61 cents per serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
10 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried oregano or 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet over low heat, cook garlic in oil until lightly browned. Remove from the heat; stir in parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add garlic mixture and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATOES



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With the delectable combination of basil, tomatoes and mozzarella, this warm pasta medley makes a wonderful meatless side or main course. From Avon Lake, Ohio, Sandy Jenkins writes, "Everyone in our family loves this recipe, and it's such a great way to use fresh tomatoes from your garden."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
12 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1-1/4 cups julienned fresh basil
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, olives, vinegar, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; add to tomato mixture and toss to combine. , In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in oil until tender. Pour over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES GARLIC AND FETA CHEESE



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A great summer pasta dish. The Feta cheese is a wonderful match for the tomatoes, and the heat of the spaghetti and garlic oil makes the cheese soft. This is a recipe you can change to your own likes. Try using Mozzarella instead of Feta, or using fresh basil, or fresh herbs instead of parsley.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3)
1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other black olives, pitted
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
3/4 lb spaghetti
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • In a large glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, feta, capers, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Cook the spaghetti in salted water until just done, about 12 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • While spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium-low heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minutes.
  • Add the cooked pasta and garlic oil to the tomato mixture and toss.

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC OIL AND TOMATO



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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound spaghetti
3 large garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup canned tomato purée

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook the spaghetti until it is al dente. While the spaghetti is cooking, in a large heavy skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is golden, being careful not to let it get too brown, stir the parsley, the tomato purée, and salt and pepper to taste, and cook the sauce, stirring, for 1 minute. Keep the sauce warm. Ladle out and reserve about 1/3 cup of the pasta water, drain the spaghetti, and add it to the sauce with 1/4 cup of the reserved water. Toss the spaghetti mixture over low heat for 1 minute, adding the remaining reserved pasta water if desired, divide it among 2 heated plates, and season it with pepper.

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO GARLIC SAUCE



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This is a very common recipe that we make in Greece, during the Easter lent. The sauce has a very strong taste so there is no need for cheese on the top. Some people are adding cheese at the top but I never do.

Provided by katia

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 g spaghetti
1 onion, large chopped into rings
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tomatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 chili peppers
salt
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash ground cloves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and sauté until onions turn translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, the tomato paste, the sugar and the chilies. Cook until it boils and then reduce the heat on low.
  • Add the spices 5-10 minutes before turning the heat off.
  • Meanwhile cook and drain the pasta.
  • Add the cooked pasta hot at the sauce and let them stand for 2-3 minutes.
  • Ready to serve.
  • I like to add some pepper on my plate!

SPAGHETTI WITH SWEET 100 TOMATOES, GARLIC CHIVES, AND LEMON BASIL



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Provided by Mario Batali

Categories     Herb     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Summer     Healthy     Boil

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pint Sweet 100 tomatoes or other tiny tomatoes
1/2 bunch of garlic chives, cut into 1-inch lengths
12 fresh lemon basil leaves, finely shredded
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • 1 Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt.
  • 2 In a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil over high heat until almost smoking. Lower the heat to medium-high and add the garlic cloves. Cook for 2 minutes, or until softened and slightly browned. Add the tomatoes, chives, and basil and cook over high heat until the tomatoes are just beginning to burst. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3 Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to package directions until it is tender yet al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the tomatoes. Toss over high heat for 1 minute, then divide evenly among four warmed pasta bowls and serve immediately.

Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Garlic: A Culinary Delight for Garlic Lovers

Spaghetti with tomatoes and Garlic is a classic Italian dish known for its simplicity, deliciousness, and versatility. This versatile dish allows for customization to suit different tastes and dietary needs. It can be made vegetarian, with the addition of sautéed mushrooms or roasted eggplant, or a meat-lover's dream with ground chicken or shrimp. This recipe calls for a few pantry staples and fresh ingredients, making it a great option for a quick and easy meal.

Essential Cooking Techniques and Substitutions

1. Bring Out the Garlic Flavor: When adding the Garlic to the pan, heat it over medium-low heat to allow for the Garlic to infuse its flavors into the oil without browning too quickly. 2. Enhance with Red Pepper Flakes: Use red chili flakes or crushed red peppers for a spicy kick. Start with a small amount and adjust to your taste. 3. Use Quality Pasta Water: Using a portion of the salted, st Сергеarching Pasta water in the sauté pan helps create a flavorful and creamy Sauce. 4. Add Pasta, then Sauce, then Cheese: Never mix the cheese with the Sauce before incorporating the Pasta. Add the Pasta to the pan with the Sauce, then top it with freshly grated Parmesan. 5. Keep the Sauce Simple: This recipe calls for a simple Sauce made with tomatoes, Garlic, and herbs. Save more complex Sauces for a different dish.

Conclusion: A Culinary Symphony of Simplicity and Flavor

Spaghetti with tomatoes and Garlic is a culinary masterpiece that showcases the harmonious balance of a few simple ingredients. The sweet acidity of the tomatoes, the fragrant aroma of Garlic, and the herb's aromatic notes create a symphony of flavors. This dish is a testament to the power of simplicity and the culinary magic that can be created from pantry staples. The versatility of this recipe allows for customization, making it a perfect choice for a wide range of palates and dietary needs. Indulge in this timeless Italian delicacy and savor the symphony of flavors that make it an unforgettable culinary experience.

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