Easy Amish Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe (Ready in 20 Minutes!)

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• ✨ Why This Amish Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe Works
• 🌿 Fresh Basil: The Star Ingredient
• ☀️ Perfect Summer Pasta Dish
• 🍝 Amish Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
• ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
• 🍜 More Amish Pasta Recipes You'll Love
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✨ Why This Amish Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe Works

Amish gardens this time of year are bursting with ripening tomatoes and fresh herbs. Meanwhile, homemade noodles are often made in kitchens. This is a delicious recipe that is popular in Amish kitchens. Not sure the recipe's genesis is Amish, but this delicious Amish tomato basil pasta has been embraced by Amish cooks.

What makes this recipe special:

• Uses only 7 simple ingredients
• Ready in just 20 minutes
• Perfect for using up garden tomatoes
• Feeds 4-6 people easily
• Light and refreshing for summer meals

🌿 Fresh Basil: The Star Ingredient

Basil is one of those easy garden treats that are found in many Amish gardens. Basil can be used to flavor breads, rolls, soups, stews, and basil is really easy to grow and popular in Amish gardens.

Pro tip: Wait to add the basil until the very end to preserve its bright, fresh flavor and vibrant green color.

☀️ Perfect Summer Pasta Dish

This light Amish tomato basil pasta is a popular dish in the summer on Amish farms. It's easy, feeds a large group of people, you can adjust proportions according to the crowd size. It's just one of those easy to make meals that is refreshing during the summer.

🎨 Recipe Variations & Add-Ins

You can add some other veggies to the mix, like carrots, peas, spinach, or kale. And if you want to add a little heat, feel free to add some red pepper flakes.

We love this meal because it is so versatile. And you can, of course, switch up the type of pasta that you use. You can use rotini, wagon wheels, rigatoni, spaghetti, or whatever pasta suits your fancy!

Popular variations:

• Add fresh mozzarella pieces when tossing with sauce
• Include seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers
• Use different pasta shapes: penne, fusilli, or spaghetti
• Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick

🍝 Amish Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Difficulty: Easy

🛒 Ingredients

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) (4 turns around the pan)
• 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 scallions, sliced very thinly on an angle
• 6 vine ripe tomatoes, diced
• Coarse salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 pound fresh pasta - your choice, such as penne rigate or fusilli
• 20 leaves fresh basil, roughly cut or torn

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce: Heat EVOO in a deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook aromatics: Add garlic and gently sauté until garlic speaks by sizzling in oil. Add scallions and sauté 2 or 3 minutes more.
3. Add tomatoes: Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer.
4. Cook pasta: Bring salted water to a boil and cook fresh pasta until al dente. Drain well.
5. Finish the dish: Stir basil into sauce. Bring heat back up to medium. Add pasta to sauce pan and toss until all ingredients are combined and hot.
6. Serve: Serve immediately with a green salad or Italian chunked vegetable salad and crusty bread.

📝 Recipe Notes

• Fresh is best: Use the ripest tomatoes you can find for maximum flavor
• Don't overcook: Fresh pasta cooks quickly, so watch it carefully
• Timing tip: Start your pasta water when you begin sautéing the garlic
• Storage: Best served immediately, but leftovers keep 2-3 days refrigerated

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use dried pasta instead of fresh?
Yes! Use 12 oz of dried pasta instead of 1 pound fresh. Cook according to package directions.

What if I don't have fresh basil?
You can substitute with 2 tablespoons of dried basil, but add it with the tomatoes rather than at the end.

Can I make this ahead?
This dish is best served immediately, but you can prep the ingredients ahead of time.

What pasta shapes work best?
Penne, fusilli, rigatoni, or any shape that holds sauce well. Even spaghetti works beautifully!

🍜 More Amish Pasta Recipes You'll Love

• Classic One Pot Spaghetti Recipe
• Amish Cheesy Beef Casserole
• Amish Easy 4 Ingredient Noodles
• Dorcas Raber's Spaghetti Supreme
• Amish Baked Spaghetti Pie

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This easy tomato basil pasta recipe captures the essence of Amish cooking - simple ingredients, fresh flavors, and food that brings families together. Perfect for summer entertaining or a quick weeknight meal!

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