Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes
Fresh and delicious pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil.
Servings: 4
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 red pepper
- 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!
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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
Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 71.6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28.2g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 4.5mg