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EASY STUDENT PASTA: Cherry Tomato Spaghetti
This easy and budget-friendly cherry tomato spaghetti recipe is perfect for students or anyone short on time and looking for a delicious meal. It features simple ingredients cooked quickly to create a satisfying and flavorful pasta dish.
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Fresh Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic
Recipe Information
5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
15g
Protein
65g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Cherry Tomatoes Sautéing
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Spaghetti Mixed with Sauce
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.10m
Preview10mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. - While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.1mPreview1mPreviewWhile the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst, releasing their juices.7mPreview7mPreviewAdd the cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst, releasing their juices.
- Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving about half a cup of pasta water. Add the spaghetti directly to the pan with the cherry tomato sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to help create a silky sauce.2mPreview2mPreviewDrain the cooked spaghetti, reserving about half a cup of pasta water. Add the spaghetti directly to the pan with the cherry tomato sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to help create a silky sauce.
- Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.1m
Preview1mPreviewToss everything together until the pasta is well coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.
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