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Cherry Tomato Spaghetti

Cherry Tomato Spaghetti prepared dish

This cherry tomato spaghetti is a delightful and vibrant dish that highlights the fresh flavors of ripe cherry tomatoes and aromatic garlic. Tossed with al dente spaghetti and finished with a sprinkle of basil, it makes for a perfect weeknight meal. Enjoy this simple yet satisfying pasta dish that celebrates seasonal ingredients!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include garlic, black pepper, fresh basil, salt.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 500 g cherry tomatoes (halved)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until they start to soften and release their juices.
  4. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the tomatoes.
  5. Toss the spaghetti with the tomato mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
  6. Stir in the chopped basil, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.
  7. Serve the spaghetti hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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