Homemade Pasta with Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes
Indulge in a comforting homemade pasta dish that transports your taste buds straight to Italy. With the rich aroma of garlic and fresh tomatoes, this delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Every bite offers a celebration of flavors and textures, promising to turn any meal into a memorable experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Flavor: Stir in red pepper flakes and combine well with the garlic and tomatoes.
- Combine: Drain pasta, reserving half a cup of pasta water. Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan until the cheese melts into the pasta.
- Serve: Plate the dish while warm, garnishing with extra parmesan and basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg