Spaghetti with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Olive Oil
Spaghetti with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Olive Oil is a vibrant, easy-to-make dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. With juicy cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor, fragrant garlic, and rich extra virgin olive oil, this meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests. Ready in just 30 minutes, it showcases the beauty of simple ingredients while delivering a comforting yet refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve a bit of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they burst (about 5 minutes).
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the tomato mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed along with salt and pepper.
- Toss in torn basil just before serving and drizzle with more olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg