Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
587 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes
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Fresh and delicious pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- 1 quart cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup packed basil leaves
- 6 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pasta water
Instructions
- In a large pan set to medium-low heat saute garlic in a 1/4 cup olive oil until golden (about 3 minutes). After garlic begins to turn golden add tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes longer. Season tomatoes with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.
- Meanwhile cook pasta to al dente in salted (2 Tbsp kosher salt per gallon) water.
- To pan, add 1 cup of pasta water and cook for 1 minute longer. Next, add the pasta and toss to coat. Mix well and taste test, adjusting salt and pepper levels if necessary.
- After 1 more minute of cooking remove pan from heat and add 1/2 cup torn basil leaves. Drizzle a 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil on to pasta and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt was added, adjust to taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes are optional.
- Make sure to reserve extra pasta water, to thin sauce.
- Serve with extra virgin olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and grated cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
71.6g
(24%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
28.2g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
2.4g
(10%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
4.5mg
(25%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 71.6g | 24% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 28.2g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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