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Creamy Garlic Cherry Tomato Linguine
Indulge in a quick and delightful Creamy Garlic Cherry Tomato Linguine. This easy-to-follow recipe brings together tender linguine with a rich, velvety sauce made from sautéed garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, finished with fresh basil. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it's a comforting and flavorful dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Creamy sauce simmering in the pan
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
18g
Protein
55g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Linguine being tossed in the rich sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Close-up of the finished pasta garnished with basil
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.10m
Preview10mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside. - While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.2m
Preview2mPreviewWhile the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. - Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic and butter. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and start to burst.4m
Preview4mPreviewAdd the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic and butter. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and start to burst. - Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the sauce slightly thickens.2m
Preview2mPreviewPour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the sauce slightly thickens. - Add the cooked linguine directly into the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the cooked linguine directly into the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. - Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.1mPreview1mPreviewSeason the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.
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