Lunch: Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Garlic-Basil Oil

This saucy dinner for two is bursting with Italian flavor, and it's all made in one dish!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Garlic-Basil Oil

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

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