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    Cherry Tomato Pasta with Garlic and Lots of Basil

    Published: Sep 6, 2020 · Modified: Jul 5, 2022 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    15 minute cherry tomato pasta is what summer dinners are made for! Sweet cherry tomatoes burst in olive oil and lots of garlic, creating the most delicious, slightly sweet and bright summery pasta.

    15 minute cherry tomato pasta is what summer dinners are made for! Sweet cherry tomatoes burst in olive oil and lots of garlic, creating the most delicious, slightly sweet and bright summery pasta.

    Summer Cherry Tomato Pasta

    The fall season is gently getting closer but I am still holding onto the end of summer for as long as I can. Heirloom tomatoes are at their peak and I’m selfishly enjoying their abundance for as long as I can, because as you know, tomatoes are my absolute favorite food.

    This easy 15 minute pasta recipe was made on a weeknight whim in preparation for a cooking segment on King 5. The theme: tomato recipes, of course! And I wanted to show off the seasons rainbow with vibrant, bold, colorful recipes.

    15 minute cherry tomato pasta is what summer dinners are made for! Sweet cherry tomatoes burst in olive oil and lots of garlic, creating the most delicious, slightly sweet and bright summery pasta.

    Burst Tomatoes or Tomato Confit

    You can go about this in two ways. One, you can heat a skillet over high heat, saute garlic in olive oil and add whole cherry tomatoes for a solid 10-15 minutes. The high heat will burst the tomatoes, creating a simple pan sauce. I also like to use a wooden spatula to gently press the tomatoes along.

    Or, you can make tomato confit, which is essentially roasted tomatoes in lots of olive oil. I have a recipe for roasted tomatoes here that you can use as the sauce as well.

    Either method works as long as you soften the sweet cherry tomatoes. Then top with loads of fresh basil, a good drizzle of olive oil, flaky sea salt and, optional, but highly recommended, a good grate of Parmesan cheese.

    More Tomato Recipes

    I have a whole slew of tomato recipes! Did I mention they are my favorite?

    Tomato Cobbler with Gruyere Biscuits

    Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Oil and Burrata

    Heirloom Tomato Focaccia

    15 minute cherry tomato pasta is what summer dinners are made for! Sweet cherry tomatoes burst in olive oil and lots of garlic, creating the most delicious, slightly sweet and bright summery pasta.

    Cherry Tomato Pasta with Garlic and Lots of Basil

    Samantha Ferraro
    15 minute cherry tomato pasta is what summer dinners are made for! Sweet cherry tomatoes burst in olive oil and lots of garlic, creating the most delicious, slightly sweet and bright summery pasta.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 sservings
    Calories 610 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 pound linguini
    • Kosher salt
    • 1/4 cup olive oil + more for garnish
    • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 pints cherry tomatoes any variety
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for garnish
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves roughly torn
    • Flaky sea salt for garnish
    • Red pepper flakes optional, for heat

    Instructions
     

    • Begin by boiling a pot of water for the pasta and season liberally with kosher salt. Cook linguini according to directions, until al dente. About 8-9 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds until just softened but color has not changed.
    • Add cherry tomatoes and cook until tomatoes begin to burst. Use a wooden spoon to gently press on the tomatoes as they soften to help them burst. Season with salt and cook for about 10 minutes or until tomatoes have started to release their juices.
    • Once pasta is done, add cooked pasta directly to tomatoes and toss to combine and stir in Parmesan cheese. If sauce is too dry, add a bit of pasta water and another good drizzle of olive oil.
    • Roughly tear up some of the basil and add to pasta, tossing everything together.
    • Plate pasta with cherry tomatoes and top with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, drizzle of olive oil, sea salt and Parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    To help cherry tomatoes cook a bit quicker, place a lid over the skillet, which will also help retain any juices/liquid.
    If you don’t have cherry tomatoes, larger tomatoes will work well, just chop them into 1/2 inch cubes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 19gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 778mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1206IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword 15 minute pasta, cherry tomato pasta, heirloom tomato pasta
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