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Sungold and Basil Pasta

Recipe by Maximillian Baroni on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A bright, sweet, and slightly spicy pasta that showcases the natural sweetness of sungold tomatoes paired with fresh basil and creamy goat cheese. The buttery tomato sauce emulsifies beautifully, creating a silky coating that clings to every strand of linguine. Perfect for a quick week‑night dinner that feels indulgent yet light.

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Sungold and Basil Pasta by Maximillian Baroni, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Crush the sungold tomatoes in a bowl.

  2. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat, add minced garlic and chili flakes, and sauté until fragrant.

  3. Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan and cook until they soften and form an emulsified sauce with the butter.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The tomatoes soften and blend with the butter into a cohesive sauce.

  4. Season the sauce with salt and sugar, stirring to combine.

  5. Add chopped basil to the sauce and let it wilt slightly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The basil leaves wilt but remain green and fragrant.

  6. Boil salted water and cook the linguine until al dente, then drain.

  7. Transfer the cooked linguine into the pan with the sauce and toss to coat.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The linguine is evenly coated, with sauce clinging along the strands.

  8. Plate the pasta.

  9. Drizzle olive oil over the plated pasta.

  10. Serve immediately, topping with crumbled goat cheese.

Tips while you cook

Prep tomatoes first
Crush the sungold tomatoes in a bowl before heating the pan.
Briefly wilt basil
Add chopped basil to the sauce and let it wilt slightly before tossing pasta.
Combine pasta and sauce in the pan
Transfer the drained linguine directly into the sauce pan and toss.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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