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5 from 10 votes

Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes

Fresh and delicious pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

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