Best 6 Cherry Tomato Sauce With Penne Recipes

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Cherry tomato sauce, with its vibrant red hue and sweet, tangy flavor, adds an exciting twist to the classic penne pasta dish. This delicious and versatile sauce can be whipped up in minutes, making it a convenient option for busy weeknight meals. With its combination of ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, this sauce is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Join us as we explore the best recipes for cooking cherry tomato sauce with penne, offering a range of options to suit your preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer a quick and easy recipe or a more elaborate one packed with flavor, we've got you covered. So, grab your apron and cooking utensils, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect cherry tomato sauce with penne that will wow your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE WITH PENNE



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The best ways to eat cherry tomatoes are as follows: plucked warm off the vine and eaten raw standing in front of the plant. Next best is raw, in some sort of salad. Third best is made into a sauce as I've done here. Ladle into bowls and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cherry tomatoes (such as Sun Gold)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
14 ounces penne pasta
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Combine cherry tomatoes, oil, garlic, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until garlic is just toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until tomatoes start to collapse and burst, about 10 minutes. Stir oregano and red pepper flakes into tomato mixture.
  • Puree tomato mixture with a stick blender until sauce is smooth.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return pasta to the pot. Pour tomato sauce over penne and stir until pasta absorbs some of the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Carbohydrate 76.2 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

PENNE WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES



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This exquisitely simple recipe came to The Times in a 2001 article about Paola di Mauro, an Italian winemaker in Marina, a small town southeast of Rome. She was one of a band of cooks who helped distinguish "cucina casalinga," roughly translated as "housewives' cooking." From her humble kitchen, Ms. di Mauro mentored some of the best Italian chefs and restaurateurs in the United States, including Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich, Piero Selvaggio and Tony May. Her recipe is easy and calls for just five ingredients - cherry tomatoes, olive oil, pecorino romano and penne pasta - but get your hands on the best ingredients you can afford. Ms. di Mauro intended this to serve four as a first course, but if you're making this for dinner, double the recipe.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound small cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons for tossing
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano, more for serving
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 pound penne

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line bottom of casserole dish with cherry tomatoes in a single layer, halved side up. Pour oil on top, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese and bread crumbs on top. Bake until tomatoes have wilted, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with enough sea salt so that water tastes mildly of salt. When tomatoes are just about done, add penne to water and cook until al dente (it should be pliable, but still firm in center). Scoop out about a cup of pasta water and reserve. Drain pasta and add to casserole. Fold tomatoes and pasta together, adding another 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning. If it is dry, add a little reserved pasta water. Serve, passing more grated cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 525, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 493 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

RED PEPPER PENNE WITH CHERRY TOMATO PUTTANESCA



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Puttanesca sauce, or "streetwalkers' sauce," is a favorite in our house, but the women that made this sauce famous (or infamous) probably didn't have to walk too many streets to lure in their customers. They simply put the ingredients for this sauce in clay pots and let the sauce bake in the windows of their houses all day before tossing the tomato and anchovies with pasta. No one knows if the men came in for the ladies or the sauce--my bet is they had hopes of getting truly lucky and enjoying both. Regardless of its history, you do feel naughty when you eat this spicy, salty, wildly delicious concoction.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
8 to 12 good-quality anchovy fillets
6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced or chopped
2 small fresh red finger chiles, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry vermouth
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup oil-cured pitted black olives
1/4 cup capers
A few fresh basil leaves, torn
Chicken stock, as needed
1 pound bucatini or red pepper penne
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley tops, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil (4 turns of the pan) over medium heat. Add the anchovies, cover the pan with a splatter screen or lid, and shake until the anchovies begin to break up. Reduce the heat a bit, uncover, and stir until the anchovies melt into the oil. Add the garlic and chiles and stir for 2 minutes. Add the vermouth.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet, then add the olives and capers. Add the basil and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes to break down the tomatoes. Add chicken stock if liquid gets too low.
  • To serve, cook 1 pound pasta to al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Toss together the sauce, starchy water, parsley, Parmesan and pasta.

PENNE WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES



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Very simple, very yummy. This is my favorite kind of cooking...just a few quality ingredients that really compliment each other. Adapted from Paola di Mauro, but given to me by my dad who is a sophisticated foodie who also appreciates simple tastes.

Provided by Liza at Food.com

Categories     Penne

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs small cherry tomatoes or 2 lbs grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, plus more
pecorino romano cheese, for serving
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 lb penne
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Line bottom of a casserole dish with tomato halves in a single layer.
  • Pour oil on top, season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
  • Bake until tomatoes have wilted, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to boil.
  • Season with enough sea salt so that water is pretty salty.
  • When tomatoes are just about done, add penne to water and cook until al dente.
  • Scoop out a cup of the pasta water and reserve.
  • Drain pasta and toss right into casserole and fold pasta into tomato mixture, adding 2-3 Tablespoons more olive oil, to coat.
  • Taste, adjust seasoning, if it is dry, add some of the pasta water.
  • Serve, passing more grated cheese at the table.
  • I have added chopped fresh basil when tossing the pasta and really love the flavor it brings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.7, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 76, Carbohydrate 72.4, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 8.2

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE BURST CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE



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Juicy sweet cherry tomatoes burst open in warm olive oil, creating a luxuriously silky sauce that comes together in minutes.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Basil     Healthy     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound pasta
Kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 pints cherry tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12" skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6-8 minutes.
  • Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with Parmesan.

PENNE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & FRESH BASIL



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I found the basis for this recipe in a magazine somewhere. This is not a saucy dish, but it's healthy and yummy. Though the recipe calls for just a few basic ingredients, I've added veggies (mushrooms, broccoli) and chicken (Schwan's pre-cooked fajita chicken is really good in this--just thaw it out and throw it in!) to make it a full meal. It's easiest to cut everything up while the pasta water heats.

Provided by anonymous23

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb penne
2 -3 pints cherry tomatoes or 2 -3 pints grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced
1/4-1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces broccoli florets
8 ounces chicken, cooked and sliced

Steps:

  • Heat water for pasta.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet and saute garlic for a minute or so.
  • Add tomatoes, salt & pepper.
  • Start cooking the pasta now.
  • Cook tomatoes over medium heat for ~7 minutes.
  • Add basil. (If you're adding additional ingredients, do so here.) Simmer 3-5 minutes (or until your veggies are as tender as you want them).
  • **I've found that adding a little bit of pasta water to tomato mixture before you drain the penne really evens out the dish.
  • Toss tomato mixture and parmesan with pasta. Serve with fresh Italian or French bread.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful cherry tomatoes: Look for tomatoes that are a deep red color and feel firm but not hard. Avoid tomatoes that are pale or have bruises or blemishes.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: This recipe calls for a combination of dried oregano, basil, and thyme. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or red pepper flakes.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the tomatoes, make sure to use a large enough pan so that the tomatoes are not overcrowded. If the tomatoes are too crowded, they will not cook evenly.
  • Simmer the sauce until it is thickened: The sauce should simmer for at least 15 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency. If the sauce is too thin, you can add a cornstarch slurry to thicken it.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta: This sauce is perfect for serving over penne, spaghetti, or any other type of pasta. You can also serve it over grilled chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

This cherry tomato sauce is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its fresh, flavorful ingredients, this sauce is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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