Best 5 Pasta With Cherry Toms Recipes

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Pasta with cherry tomatoes is a classic Italian dish that is both simple and delicious. The combination of sweet tomatoes, savory garlic, and fragrant basil creates a flavor that is both satisfying and refreshing. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion dinner party. With just a few fresh ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a pasta dish that will impress your family and friends.

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

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.

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO PASTA



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Roasting enhances the flavors of any vegetable, but seems to add a wonderful, rich sweetness when done with cherry tomatoes. This recipe takes that sweetness, complements it with fresh herbs and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, with some low-fat ricotta to smooth it all out. I topped it with some salty, nutty Pecorino cheese.

Provided by Scott Koeneman

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds red cherry tomatoes, halved
½ pound tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup julienned fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
12 ounces whole wheat linguine
½ (16 ounce) container low-fat ricotta cheese
½ cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine all tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large, glass baking dish; toss to coat.
  • Roast in the middle of the preheated oven, stirring regularly, until tomatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in basil, parsley, and oregano.
  • When the tomatoes have been roasting for about 35 minutes, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes (cook for 2 minutes less than package directions.) Drain and return to the pot.
  • Add the roasted tomatoes and herbs to the linguine and cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Add ricotta cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Serve topped with Pecorino Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 504.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMS



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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fusilli pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
6 ounces pancetta, preferably thick cut, diced
6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Fine sea salt and black pepper, as needed
1 quart cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons butter
Fresh ricotta cheese, for serving (optional)
3 cups whole mint leaves, torn
4 scallions, preferably red scallions for color, thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt, to finish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until 1 minute shy of al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 15 seconds, then add the oil and heat until it thins out and easily coats the pan when swirled. Add pancetta and cook until it starts to render its fat, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes and a large pinch of salt and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until they burst, turn golden at the edges and shrivel up slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add pasta to pan and toss with tomato-pancetta mixture; if the mixture looks dry add a little pasta cooking water a few tablespoons at a time. Cook over high heat until the pasta finishes cooking in the sauce. Add the butter and toss until it melts and coats everything. Divide pasta among warmed pasta bowls. Garnish with dollops of ricotta if desired, and top with a generous mound of fresh mint and scallions. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and more pepper before serving.el4 Note: If you would like to leave out the pancetta (making the dish vegetarian), toss 1/3 cup grated pecorino in the pasta along with the butter.

ONE-PAN FETA PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES



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In 2018, the Finnish blogger Jenni Hayrinen posted a recipe for baked feta pasta. The dish became a full-on TikTok sensation, popular to the point that supermarkets were selling out of feta. This version streamlines her recipe. Instead of cooking the pasta separately, it's added to the casserole dish with the baked feta and tomatoes, turning it into a cozy one-pan meal. (Also note that you'll need an electric kettle to boil the water. So maybe it's more like a one-and-a-half-pan meal.) Don't think of this as a pasta dish in an Italian, al-dente sense. It's more like a creamy casserole along the lines of mac and cheese. In any case, it's comforting and supremely easy.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pints cherry tomatoes
5 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
5 thyme sprigs
2 rosemary sprigs
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
8 ounces feta
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for serving
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
12 ounces short pasta, such as farfalle, campanelle, rotini or cavatappi
3 cups boiling water
1 cup torn basil leaves
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a shallow 2-quart casserole or gratin dish, or an 11-by-7-inch baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with 1/4 cup of the olive oil to coat. Place the feta in the middle of the dish, and top with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle the black pepper and red-pepper flakes over everything. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the garlic has softened and the tomatoes have burst their skins.
  • Add the pasta to the pan in an even layer and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pour the boiling water on top. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, carefully submerge pasta. Cover tightly with foil and bake until pasta is al dente, 17 to 19 minutes. Remove from oven and let the pasta stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb the excess liquid.
  • Stir in basil until everything is well incorporated, and the tomatoes and cheese create a creamy sauce. When serving, top with more black pepper, oil and flaky sea salt.

PASTA WITH BURST CHERRY TOMATOES



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This recipe may seem like it calls for a lot of mint, but that's what makes this easy pasta dish so refreshing. Cooking halved cherry tomatoes in olive oil until they burst condenses their flavor and caramelizes their edges, and makes a very intense base for the pasta sauce in this dish. Pancetta adds richness and a salty tang, but if you'd rather leave it out, you can. Just toss in some grated pecorino cheese at the end along with the butter.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fusilli pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
6 ounces pancetta, preferably thick cut, diced
6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Fine sea salt and black pepper, as needed
1 quart cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons butter
Fresh ricotta cheese, for serving (optional)
3 cups whole mint leaves, torn
4 scallions, preferably red scallions for color, thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt, to finish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until 1 minute shy of al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 15 seconds, then add the oil and heat until it thins out and easily coats the pan when swirled. Add pancetta and cook until it starts to render its fat, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes and a large pinch of salt and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until they burst, turn golden at the edges and shrivel up slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add pasta to pan and toss with tomato-pancetta mixture; if the mixture looks dry add a little pasta cooking water a few tablespoons at a time. Cook over high heat until the pasta finishes cooking in the sauce. Add the butter and toss until it melts and coats everything.
  • Divide pasta among warmed pasta bowls. Garnish with dollops of ricotta if desired, and top with a generous mound of fresh mint and scallions. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and more pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 501, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 668 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose ripe cherry tomatoes: Look for tomatoes that are plump and brightly colored. Avoid any tomatoes that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Use a variety of colors: For a more visually appealing dish, use a mix of red, yellow, and orange cherry tomatoes.
  • Roast the cherry tomatoes: Roasting the cherry tomatoes intensifies their flavor and sweetness. You can roast them in the oven or on the stovetop.
  • Use a good quality pasta: The pasta is the star of the dish, so use a high-quality pasta that cooks al dente.
  • Don't overcrowd the pasta: When cooking the pasta, make sure to use a large pot and plenty of water. Overcrowding the pasta will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Add the roasted cherry tomatoes to the pasta at the end of cooking: This will prevent them from becoming overcooked and mushy.
  • Season the pasta to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Pasta with cherry tomatoes is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The roasted cherry tomatoes add a burst of flavor and sweetness to the pasta, and the creamy sauce brings it all together. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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