Description
Cherry Tomato Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that celebrates fresh ingredients and simplicity. Bursting with the sweetness of ripe cherry tomatoes and the aromatic goodness of garlic, this pasta comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With each forkful coated in luscious olive oil and sprinkled with fresh basil, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: wash and halve the cherry tomatoes; mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil a pot of salted water, add pasta, cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil; sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add tomatoes: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet with tomatoes; toss to combine.
- Finish: Fold in torn basil and grated Parmesan; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg