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Cherry Tomato Pasta

This cherry tomato pasta recipe is made with simple ingredients and comes together in 15 minutes. It's made with pantry staples and is perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1.5 pounds (680g) cherry tomatoes (note 1)
  • 12 ounces (320 g) spaghetti (note 2)
  • 6 garlic cloves (or added to preference)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil (note 3)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (note 4)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • parmesan cheese (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil (1 tbsp salt per gallon of water) and cook the pasta two minutes less than the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Blister the tomatoes: While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and toss to coat them in oil. Spread them in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes.
  • Add seasonings: Toss the cherry tomatoes once they are lightly charred. Add the minced garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 2 minutes of low heat. Stir in cold butter and chopped basil.
  • Add the pasta: Add the al dente pasta to the skillet along with 1/2 cup of pasta water. Toss and cook until the pasta for two minutes. Add more pasta water if needed.
  • Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and extra chopped basil.

NOTES

  1. Cherry tomatoes: Use any kind of fresh cherry tomatoes you have on hand. Grape or pear tomatoes can be used too. Canned cherry tomatoes won't work with this recipe.
  2. Spaghetti: Linguine, fettuccine, angel hair, or other long pastas work too. You can also use short pasta like penne or rigatoni.
  3. Basil: Fresh basil can be substituted with 2 tsp of dried basil. However, the flavor wont be as strong as fresh basil.
  4. Salt: Add salt to taste once the cherry tomatoes are blistered. Remember the pasta water is salted too.

NUTRITION (per serving)

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 63.8gProtein: 12.4gFat: 17.9gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 4.6gSugar: 9.2g
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Nutrition Facts
Cherry Tomato Pasta
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
445
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17.9
g
28
%
Cholesterol
 
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
340
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
720
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
63.8
g
21
%
Fiber
 
4.6
g
19
%
Sugar
 
9.2
g
10
%
Protein
 
12.4
g
25
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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