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Gluten-Free Pasta Recipe

Gluten-Free Garlic Basil Pasta is a quick, healthy, and flavorful pasta made with gluten-free noodles, garlic-infused olive oil, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Finished with nutritional yeast for a rich, cheesy taste—completely dairy-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 🛒 Ingredients
  • 12 oz gluten-free pasta brown rice or chickpea pasta
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • For the Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
  • Secret Ingredient:
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

Method
 

  1. 👨‍🍳 Instructions
  2. Bring water to a rolling boil and add salt. Cook gluten-free pasta until slightly firm (al dente).
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add cherry tomatoes and cook until soft.
  4. Add drained pasta to the pan along with reserved pasta water. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Sprinkle nutritional yeast and fresh basil. Mix well and turn off heat.
  6. Serve hot with extra garnish if desired.

Notes

🔥 Notes (Chef’s Tips)

  • Do not overcook gluten-free pasta—it turns mushy quickly.
  • Reserve pasta water for a silky, restaurant-style sauce.
  • Add basil at the end to keep flavor fresh and aromatic.