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Quick Cherry Tomato Pasta with Garlic & Onion
This recipe is for a quick and delicious pasta dish made with simple ingredients found around the house. Fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, and onion are sautéed to create a vibrant sauce, tossed with al dente pasta, and finished with fresh herbs for a comforting and easy meal.
#Pasta
#Cherry Tomato
#Garlic
#Easy
#Quick
#Lunch
#Dinner
#Vegetarian
#Italian-inspired
#Home Cooking
Finished Pasta Dish
Recipe Information
5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
555
Calories
14g
Protein
75g
Carbs
22g
Fat
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Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Pasta Ready to Serve
Instructions
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- Slice cherry tomatoes in half.1m
Preview1mPreviewSlice cherry tomatoes in half. - Mince garlic cloves.1m
Preview1mPreviewMince garlic cloves. - Slice the small onion into thin strips.1m
Preview1mPreviewSlice the small onion into thin strips. - Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.0m
Preview0mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. - Add minced garlic and sliced onion to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened, being careful not to burn the garlic.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd minced garlic and sliced onion to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened, being careful not to burn the garlic. - Add halved cherry tomatoes, chili flakes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften and start to break down.7m
Preview7mPreviewAdd halved cherry tomatoes, chili flakes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften and start to break down. - Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions in a separate pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente.8m
Preview8mPreviewMeanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions in a separate pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente. - As the tomatoes cook, gently mash some of them with the back of a spoon to create a saucier consistency.2m
Preview2mPreviewAs the tomatoes cook, gently mash some of them with the back of a spoon to create a saucier consistency. - Ladle about half a cup of pasta cooking water into the tomato sauce. Stir to combine and create a silky, emulsified sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewLadle about half a cup of pasta cooking water into the tomato sauce. Stir to combine and create a silky, emulsified sauce. - Drain the cooked pasta, reserving additional pasta water if needed.0m
Preview0mPreviewDrain the cooked pasta, reserving additional pasta water if needed. - Add the drained pasta directly to the pan with the tomato sauce.0m
Preview0mPreviewAdd the drained pasta directly to the pan with the tomato sauce. - Toss the pasta with the sauce until well coated. Add a splash more reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick or dry.1m
Preview1mPreviewToss the pasta with the sauce until well coated. Add a splash more reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick or dry. - Stir in fresh chopped basil or parsley.0m
Preview0mPreviewStir in fresh chopped basil or parsley. - Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and garnish with additional fresh herbs or grated cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.1m
Preview1mPreviewTransfer the pasta to a serving plate and garnish with additional fresh herbs or grated cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
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