Easy Pasta Recipe with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes
Simple and easy pasta recipe with sauteed cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a quick, fresh, and flavorful dinner.
Servings 2
Calories 773kcal
Equipment
- Large pot for cooking the pasta
- Large skillet. for making the cherry tomato sauce
- Potato Masher - for crushing the tomatoes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti angel hair pasta or penne
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 each garlic cloves
- Salt and black pepper to taste add red pepper flakes if you like a little heat
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest zest of approx 1 lemon
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon Chives
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until a dente
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5- 7 minutes, or until they start to soften and release their juices.
- Add the vinegar and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato mixture. Toss to combine, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Add the chopped basil and parmesan cheese and toss again.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 773kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1736IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 4mg