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Bucatini with Burst Tomatoes

Bucatini with Burst Tomatoes is a gloriously healthy pasta recipe made with juicy, colorful cherry tomatoes and fresh basil ~ it's summer in a bowl!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 4485 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb bucatini pasta
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes either regular red, or multi-color heirloom
  • 2-3 Tbsp good olive oil
  • 1, 2 or 3 cloves garlic to taste, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • salt and fresh cracked black pepper
  • fresh basil chopped. I used about 12 good sized leaves, but the amount is not important, go with less or more according to your taste. Save some for garnishing.
  • parmigiano reggiano

Instructions

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  1. Put a large pot of well salted water on the stove to boil. Cook the bucatini according to the package directions...I like to under cook the pasta by a minute or two because I like it firm, and it will continue to cook slightly in the sauce later.
  2. Meanwhile wash the tomatoes and remove any stems.
  3. Add the olive oil to a large saute pan and heat it gently. Add the garlic and saute on a gentle heat for a few minutes, just to remove the raw garlic taste.
  4. Add the tomatoes to the pan and heat through, then add the wine. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan and let the tomatoes cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook them until they burst open and release some of their juices. 10 minutes should be plenty of time.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, and add the fresh basil.
  6. Toss gently but thoroughly with the drained pasta and make sure everything is heated through. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, and serve right away, with more fresh basil and some Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use any pasta shape you like with these burst tomatoes.  I think twisty fusilli would work well to catch all that sweet tomato juice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 448.5kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 71.91g (24%) Protein 12.84g (26%) Fat 10.11g (16%) Saturated Fat 1.46g (7%) Sodium 697.37mg (29%) Fiber 5.09g (20%) Sugar 7.16g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4485

% Daily Value*

Calories 448.5kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 71.91g 24%
Protein 12.84g 26%
Fat 10.11g 16%
Saturated Fat 1.46g 7%
Sodium 697.37mg 29%
Fiber 5.09g 20%
Sugar 7.16g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.