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15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta: The Ultimate Weeknight Dinner

Irresistible Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe for Dinner Bliss


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  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A fast, fresh, and flavorful pasta featuring blistered cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Spaghetti
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 4 cloves Garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until 2 minutes before al dente.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they blister and burst.
  5. Spoon in a splash of pasta water to emulsify the sauce.
  6. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and mix until glazed.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and parmesan.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian