Description
Cherry Tomato Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil with al dente pasta. This quick and easy recipe brings the essence of summer into your kitchen, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a delicious meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté garlic and tomatoes: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes.
- Let them burst: Stir occasionally for about 5-7 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
- Season and combine: Sprinkle in salt and pepper. Stir in half a cup of reserved pasta water to create sauce.
- Toss everything together: Add drained pasta to the skillet with tomatoes, tossing gently to combine.
- Finish off: Remove from heat; fold in fresh basil and Parmesan cheese before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg