Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe – A Flavorful Dinner Delight (Print Version)

Discover an easy and flavorful Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta recipe! Perfect for dinner with simple ingredients that burst with vibrant flavor.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Italian
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 12 oz cherry tomatoes
02 - 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - Salt and pepper to taste
06 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

→ Optional Additions

07 - Grated parmesan cheese
08 - Red pepper flakes
09 - Zucchini or roasted veggies

# Instructions:

01 - Rinse cherry tomatoes and mince garlic. Slice larger tomatoes if necessary. Set aside.
02 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, then add cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes burst, forming a sauce.
04 - Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
05 - Plate pasta, garnish with fresh basil, and add parmesan or red pepper flakes if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Use fresh ingredients for a better flavor. | Save pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Large skillet
02 - pasta pot
03 - tongs
04 - colander

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 10g
Total Carbohydrate: 46g
Protein: 10g