Description
Cherry Tomato Pasta is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that marries juicy cherry tomatoes with al dente pasta in a luscious sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, promising an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or enjoying a cozy meal at home, each comforting bite will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or farfalle)
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and halve cherry tomatoes, chop garlic, and tear basil leaves.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
- Sauté garlic & tomatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add halved tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Add seasonings & basil: Stir in salt and pepper; fold in torn basil leaves.
- Combine with pasta: Drain cooked pasta (reserve some water) and add it to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish & serve: Turn off heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 12mg