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Fresh Grape Tomato Pasta

Fresh Grape Tomato Pasta, a delicious end of summer pasta recipe. Fresh tomatoes, spices and Orecchiette Pasta make it dinner perfect.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced)
  • 40 grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (more if desired)
  • 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes or black pepper (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley chopped
  • 10-15 capers
  • 3½-4 cups cooked pasta
EXTRAS
  • 1-2 cups arugula
  • 4-6 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan or pecorino cheese as desired

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the pasta very al dente.
  2. In a large pan, add the olive oil, garlic, halved tomatoes, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes and parsley, cook on medium heat until the tomatoes have just started to brown.  
  3. Add the capers, cooked pasta and 3-4 tablespoons of pasta water, cook on high heat for approximately a minute stirring or tossing to combine continuously. Do not let the water completely disappear, you want a bit of a thick soupy sauce.  
  4. Serve on arugula leaves and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan or pecorino cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You will need about 2 1/2 cups of dried pasta.
  • If you use capers in salt then rinse and drain well.
  • If you wish you could use a short ridged pasta, or a long pasta such as spaghetti or even bucattini.
  • Any leftover pasta should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. It will keep for up to 2 days. It can be reheated in a pan with a little water or microwave.

Nutrition Information

Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 202mg (8%) Potassium 430mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1145IU (23%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 202mg 8%
Potassium 430mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1145IU 23%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

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