Description
Cherry Tomato and Basil Pasta is a vibrant, easy-to-make dish that bursts with the flavors of summer. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes and aromatic basil, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, it’s both visually appealing and satisfying, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften and burst.
- Combine drained pasta with the tomato mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for sauce consistency.
- Stir in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg