Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Spaghetti with Burst Cherry Tomato and Olive Oil, a delightful dish that combines juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and high-quality olive oil tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti. This recipe is quick to prepare and brings a taste of Italy to your table, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its bright colors and delicious aroma, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and saut? for about 1 minute until fragrant (do not let it brown).
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until they burst open.
- Combine the drained spaghetti with the burst tomatoes in the skillet. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Remove from heat, stir in torn basil leaves, and serve hot with an optional drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg