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Cherry Tomato Pasta
This cherry tomato pasta recipe takes 20 minutes from start to finish. With the addition of tomato paste and shallots, this pasta is absolutely delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- fresh basil
- parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and save 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Saute the shallots and garlic until golden. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine.
- Turn the heat up to medium high. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook them for 5 minutes so they start bursting. Crush a few of them with the back of a wooden spoon. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
- Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer. Then add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss it so all is well coated with the sauce.
- Top with fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- You can use spaghetti, bucatini or linguine for this recipe.
- The red pepper flakes add a kick to the pasta, you can leave it out if desired.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in a pan with a bit of water over medium heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
439mg
(18%)
Potassium
366mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
646IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 646IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.