Rice & noodles

Tomato Garlic Pasta

Name: Tomato Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Spaghetti 80g; Tomato 1; Garlic 2cloves

Tomatoes and garlic sauté into a bright, tangy sauce for a quick small-kitchen pasta.

Total 20 min Stockpot Easy 1 servings

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Tomato garlic pasta is tangy and easy to eat; the tomato juices keep the noodles moist and use up ripe tomatoes.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 6 min · Cook 14 min

Dice the tomato and mince the garlic. Cook the pasta until al dente so it stays firm when tossed with sauce. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the tomato and cook until slightly soft and juicy.
Stir in tomato paste and a little pasta water. Add the drained pasta and toss evenly. Season with salt.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

If the tomato is very tart, balance with a pinch of sugar.

Best eaten fresh; refrigerated pasta softens—finish within 1 day.

Substitutions

Cherry tomatoesCanned tomatoes

Optional add-ins

+Bacon+Heavy cream+Parmesan cheese

FAQ

Can I skip tomato paste or ketchup?

Yes—the sauce will be lighter; cook the tomatoes a bit longer to reduce.

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