on Nov 01, 2021, Updated Jun 18, 2024
Why You’ll Love Cherry Tomato Pasta
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. This dish comes together as fast as the pasta can boil so you’ll have dinner on the table in literally 💨 15 minutes!
How to Prepare Cherry Tomato Pasta
💧 In a pot on medium-high heat, boil your water. 🧂 Add a healthy pinch of salt and then your pasta to the water. Cook according to package directions for al dente. 🍅 Now, use a sharp knife to slice your cherry tomatoes in half and then finely chop the garlic cloves. 🫒 Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a cold pan on the stove along with the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. 🔥 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 then stir everything for 2-3 minutes. 🧑🍳 The moment the cherry tomatoes are nice and soft and the garlic is cooked, but not burnt, the sauce is ready. 🥄 Add the cooked pasta with a bit of the starchy pasta water to the pan and then gently stir it together. 🌿 Serve with fresh basil, parm and a touch of olive oil. Enjoy
Variations and Substitutions for Cherry Tomato Pasta
Best Served With
Serve this fresh Cherry Tomato Pasta with a simple 🥗 garden salad. This tomato mixture would also be heavenly served with bread slices bruschetta-style. For a stunning appetizer, spoon this hot 🍅 tomato mixture over a ball of fresh mozzarella or burrata and serve with crackers or crusty bread.
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