Perfect for the summer months when cherry tomatoes are in abundance and the sweetest! This easy cherry tomato pasta is made in less than 30 minutes and tastes delicious.
It was just Valentine’s Day here recently and I could not stop myself from buying this super cute heart-shaped Barilla Pasta! This simple tomato sauce pairs beautifully with it and with any of your favourite pasta and is easy to make.
The sauce is made with just a handful of fresh ingredients and some pantry staples.
- FRESH INGREDIENTS: Garlic, basil, cherry tomatoes and parmesan. For the cherry tomatoes I like to use a mixture of types like cherry, datterini and orange ones.
- PANTRY STAPLES: Tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes (if using), salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Made with fresh cherry tomatoes from our garden, which in summertime are super sweet and delicious! Cooked gently for 15 minutes till they are burst and softened, they make the most luscious sauce. I also add some sun-dried tomatoes for added depth of flavour.
The sauce is finished the the sauce pan. Adding some of the starchy cooking pasta water, some fresh basil, and of course, more parmesan and olive oil. Enjoy!
Cherry Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
- 250 gr Dried Pasta
- 2 Garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 500 gr Cherry Tomatoes (a mixture of cherry, datterini, orange or yellow cherry tomatoes are the best!)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 bunch Fresh Basil
- 6 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- 5 Sun Dried Tomatoes (Chopped, optional)
- 4 tbsp Grated Parmesan ((more to serve))
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to the boil.In the meantime Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large non stick pan.
- Add the chopped garlic and stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes being careful of it not burning it!
- Add the tomatoes, half a teaspoon of salt and some cracked pepper and stir gently over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Pierce and squash the tomatoes with a fork and stir to release the juices and form a sauce.When the water comes to the boil, start cooking the pasta till al dente. Once cooked reserve half a cup of pasta water.
- To the pan, add the tomato paste and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes (if using), adjust the seasoning as needed and continue stirring for a few minutes. Add the fresh basil.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce, along with a few tablespoons of pasta water and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes. Add the parmesan and olive oil and take off the heat. Serve immediately with more grated parmesan. Enjoy!
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Hope you enjoyed this Easy Cherry Tomato pasta recipe! If you like seafood, I also have a similar one with Chilli Prawns and Cherry Tomato Squid Ink Pasta as well as my Bruschetta recipe!
