Blistered Tomato Pasta
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Calories
532 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Blistered Tomato Pasta
Description
Blistered Tomato Pasta uses grape tomatoes cooked in olive oil over medium-high heat until their skins become charred and blistered, concentrating their natural sweetness and adding smoky notes. Minced garlic and fresh arugula are sautéed with the tomatoes, wilting the greens and infusing the dish with fresh, leafy flavors.
Cooked pasta—gluten-free or regular—is then combined with the tomato mixture, Parmesan cheese, and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle heat. A bit of reserved pasta water helps to bind the ingredients and achieve the right sauce consistency, while salt and freshly ground black pepper season the dish to taste.
This versatile pasta can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad, making it suitable for main dishes or side servings. The blistered tomatoes also work well as a separate side or topping for other dishes.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces grape tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 7 ounces arugula fresh
- 16 ounces gluten free pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a pasta pot, follow package instructions and cook pasta al dente. Reserve 2 tbsp of pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium/high heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add in the grape tomatoes and allow to cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Push them around for an additional 3 minutes, until the outsides are charred/blistered.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, arugula, 2 tbsp olive oil, and salt/pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes, until the arugula begins to wilt. Add in the pasta, reserved pasta water, parmesan, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix all together, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
- You can serve the blistered tomatoes alone as a savory side or add them to other recipes for extra flavor.
- Cherry tomatoes can replace grape tomatoes, though they have thinner skins and more moisture, which affects the texture.
- This pasta dish can be enjoyed cold, offering a refreshing pasta salad option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2219IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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