Easy Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe
This Cherry Tomato Pasta is a quick and delicious vegan meal ready in just 10 minutes! Juicy cherry tomatoes are sautéed with fresh garlic and olive oil, then tossed with pasta and fragrant basil for the ultimate healthy, simple dinner. Bursting with fresh flavor, it’s an easy recipe you’ll make again and again.
Servings: 2
Calories: 452kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
- ½ lb pasta I used penne, but any short pasta is fine
- 4 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Fresh basil leaves shredded
- sea salt to taste 1-2 teaspoons
- freshly ground pepper ½ teaspoon or whatever you like
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Cook the pasta until it's al dente (look at directions on box for the exact time).
- While the pasta is cooking, prep the cherry tomatoes.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters and add to a large bowl.
- Add the extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and basil.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir to combine.
- As soon as the pasta is al dente, drain it. Drizzle some olive oil on the pasta and stir it together so it won't stick. Let the pasta cool down a few minutes before adding to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.
- Once the pasta has cooled down, add it to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes and stir to combine. Check the seasoning, and add more salt and pepper to taste. Add some more fresh basil, if you like. Drizzle on a little more extra-virgin olive oil, if needed, and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Disclaimer
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information presented below is an approximation and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
Notes
Pasta – Penne is my favorite for this recipe, but any short pasta will work beautifully. Be sure to cook it until al dente (follow the package directions since every brand varies slightly).
Salt – Don’t forget to generously salt the pasta water. It makes such a difference in flavor and seasons the pasta from the inside out.
Tomatoes – Sweet cherry tomatoes are ideal since they’re not watery, but you can use any ripe tomatoes you have on hand. If using larger tomatoes, just drain off some of the extra liquid so the sauce doesn’t get too thin.
Olive Oil – A good-quality extra virgin olive oil really elevates this simple dish. You don’t need much, but the flavor shines through in every bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 729IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg
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