Cherry Tomato Pasta

Name: Cherry Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry spaghetti; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 lbs cherry tomatoes; 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 to 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup (28g) finely shredded Parmesan cheese; ricotta cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Cherry Tomato Pasta

Iris Warren

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A quick pasta dish made with an abundance of sweet cherry tomatoes, highly aromatic fresh basil, rich silky olive oil, and a just enough bold garlic and parmesan cheese. This is without a doubt one of the best ways to use up those seasonally prime summer tomatoes!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb. dry spaghetti or linguine
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs cherry tomatoes (just reds, or a combination)
1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
1/2 to 1 tsp granulated sugar, only if needed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (slice into ribbons), divided
1/2 cup (28g) finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Optional for serving

ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella pears, or burrata cheese (any selection brought to room temperature for 30 minutes)

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Instructions

Cook pasta in 3 quarts of salted boiling water, cook to al dente according to directions on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining pasta.
While pasta is cooking heat olive oil in a 12-inch saute pan or pot over medium heat.
Add tomatoes and saute 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes then saute 3 minutes longer. Now start to break down some of the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon.
Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste and simmer over medium-low heat until most of the cherry tomatoes have burst, about 5 minutes longer.
Reduce heat to low, stir in parmesan cheese. Then add drained pasta, 1/4 cup pasta water, and 1/4 cup of the basil. Toss and warm together for about 1 minute, thin with more pasta water as needed.
Plate and garnish with remaining 1/4 cup basil and more parmesan cheese to taste. If desired serve with dollops of ricotta, or fresh mozzarella, or burrata cheese.