15-Minute Cherry Tomato Basil Pasta
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15-Minute Cherry Tomato Basil Pasta
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Quick and easy cherry tomato basil pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil comes together in just 15 minutes for a low-fuss, last-minute weeknight meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 (1-pound) package of angel hair spaghetti
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 pints of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 1 cup of chopped basil
- ½ teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In the same pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and tomatoes and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, gently mashing the tomatoes with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Stir in the basil, salt, pasta, and pasta water.
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Notes
- Note: If you have bouillon paste or cubes, stir some into the pasta water for extra flavor (ratio according to the package directions).
- Note: If you have bouillon paste or cubes, stir some into the pasta water for extra flavor (ratio according to the package directions).
- Don’t drain the pasta water: This starchy water will help the pasta sauce cling to the noodles. You can even store unused pasta water for an extra day or 2 in the fridge.
- Cook the pasta al dente: Especially if you plan to have leftovers, since it will further soften while it sits. To do so, cook it for 1-2 minutes less than the package directions. It should be tender with just a little ‘bite.’
- Adjust the texture: You can mash just a portion or all of the tomatoes.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic: Otherwise, it can add a bitter flavor to the entire dish. To avoid it entirely, add garlic to the pan only once the tomato skins begin splitting.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
100g
(33%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
316mg
(13%)
Potassium
1127mg
(32%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
3273IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 100g | 33% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1127mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3273IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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