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Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes

Fresh and delicious pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 587 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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. 
  2. Meanwhile cook pasta to al dente in salted (2 Tbsp kosher salt per gallon) water. 
  3. 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.  
  4. 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

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

% 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.