Cherry Tomato Pasta

5 from 2 reviews

This Cherry Tomato Pasta is a delicious simple dinner that makes garden cherry tomatoes absolutely shine. I love the caramelized flavor they get from a quick fry with hot oil and garlic. The flavor is so bright and fresh, with a beautiful sweetness. Plus, it comes together in 15 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: easy pasta, garden recipe, pasta dish, tomato dish

Servings:

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

3 teaspoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1.5 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes optional
3 leaves fresh basil chopped
½ teaspoon salt
chilli flakes optional
350 grams spaghetti pasta 3/4 pound
2-3 tablespoons pasta water for the sauce

Instructions

Start boiling your pasta, and in the meantime, start preparing the sauce. Put the olive oil in a cold pan on the stove along with the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. This allows the ingredients to come up to temperature together and infuse the oil with the garlic.
Turn the heat on medium-high and as soon as the oil gets hot add in the cherry tomatoes. You want them to sizzle. Add a pinch of salt and stir everything for 2-3 minutes.
The sauce is ready when the cherry tomatoes are soft and the garlic isn’t burnt; then, turn off the heat.
Add your cooked pasta with a bit of the starchy pasta water and gently stir it together. Serve with fresh basil, Parmesan, and a touch of olive oil, if desired. Enjoy.

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