Amazing Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta 2 ways
A simple and delicious Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring burst cherry tomatoes, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to burst, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet.
- Toss to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes, until sauce lightly coats the pasta.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can use any pasta shape you like.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 300mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 70g
- Fiber: Approximately 5g
- Protein: Approximately 15g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 10mg
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