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Plate of spaghetti topped with chunky tomato sauce, sesame seeds and fresh basil leaves

About this photo

Close-up shot of neatly arranged spaghetti served in a white bowl, garnished with bright fresh basil and rich tomato sauce. This clean, appetizing shot works perfectly for food blogs, recipe posts and restaurant menu design.

Prompt: “spaghetti with tomato sauce and fresh basil in a bowl” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well-lit and perfectly matches the brief; minor softness on the far blurred background does not impact usability.

Also searched as: pasta dish · italian food · food photography · basil garnish pasta

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this spaghetti with tomato basil sauce photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Spaghetti With Tomato Basil Sauce” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/spaghetti-with-tomato-basil-sauce-e0f4602b) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “spaghetti with tomato sauce and fresh basil in a bowl” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?
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