Description
Cherry Tomato Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that takes just minutes to prepare. Bursting with the sweetness of ripe cherry tomatoes and fragrant garlic, this quick pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Each forkful delivers a taste of summer, elevating your meal with minimal effort. Experience the joy of fresh ingredients in a dish that transports you straight to an Italian bistro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened but not mushy.
- Combine drained pasta with the tomato mixture in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water gradually until well coated.
- Remove from heat and stir in torn basil leaves, salt, pepper, and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 325g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg