5 from 12 votes
Cherry Tomato Pasta
Fresh cherry tomatoes are cooked down with shallots, garlic, and tomato paste to create a vibrant sauce that coats spaghetti. The sauce offers a balance of sweetness and a slight kick from red pepper flakes, enriched by olive oil and finished with fresh basil and parmesan. The pasta water helps bind the sauce, giving the dish a silky texture that clings to each strand. This recipe suits those who appreciate a fresh, lightly spiced pasta incorporating simple pantry ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 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 tomato
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- basil fresh
- 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
- This recipe works with spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini as the pasta base.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your preference for spiciness or omit them for a milder dish.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to four days and should be reheated in a pan with a little water to prevent drying out.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
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.