Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta
This burst cherry tomato pasta is fresh, light, and full of vibrant flavor. Juicy tomatoes create a natural, silky sauce that perfectly coats the pasta for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- * 12 oz pasta spaghetti, linguine, or penne
- * 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- * 3 cloves garlic sliced
- * ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- * 3 tablespoons olive oil
- * ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- * ½ teaspoon salt
- * ½ teaspoon black pepper
- * ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- * ½ cup reserved pasta water
- * Optional: butter
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst.
- Gently press tomatoes to release juices and form a sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet.
- Toss with sauce and add pasta water as needed.
- Stir until well combined and glossy.
- Remove from heat and mix in basil and parmesan.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente for best texture.
- Use pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- Let tomatoes cook slowly to burst naturally.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, cheese, or herbs.