5-Ingredient Easy Cherry Tomato Pasta That Even Busy Chefs Love
A quick and delicious pasta dish that highlights the freshness of cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss to combine.
- Stir in the fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan on top before serving.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg