Description
Cherry Tomato Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer to your table. With perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a luscious sauce made from juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil, this recipe offers a delightful burst of flavors. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough to serve at gatherings. Enjoy the ease of preparation and the joy it brings to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add tomatoes: Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Combine: Drain pasta, reserving some water, then add pasta to the skillet with tomatoes. Toss gently, adding reserved water as needed.
- Finish: Stir in chopped basil and grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg