Description
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to burst, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- For a vegan option, ensure the pasta is egg-free.
- Feel free to add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: 15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta, quick pasta recipe, easy dinner