Description
One-Pan Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil is a delightful and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This easy recipe combines juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and your choice of pasta, all cooked together in one pan for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this meal offers a burst of freshness that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare by washing and halving the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the garlic and tear the basil leaves.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add sliced garlic and saut? until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst, around 5 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked pasta and add enough broth to cover it by about an inch. Season with salt and pepper, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer until pasta is al dente (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Once most liquid is absorbed, stir in torn basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg