Best 5 Spaghetti With Burst Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

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Spaghetti with burst cherry tomatoes is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of sweet tomatoes, savory garlic, and aromatic herbs. This vibrant dish is a perfect way to enjoy the freshness of summer tomatoes and can be prepared in just a few simple steps. With just a handful of ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a delicious meal that is both visually appealing and packed with flavor.

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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

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.

SPAGHETTI WITH BURST CHERRY TOMATOES



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Small tomatoes can now be found in any supermarket throughout the year. Nothing equals fresh local tomatoes, but these small varieties-cherry, grape, and so on-are a welcome alternative in the dark months. Most are grown in greenhouses and some are imported from places such as Israel and Mexico and have great flavor.

Provided by Liz Neumark

Categories     Garlic     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Oregano     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (about 40 tomatoes)
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to finish
Salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or a pinch dried
1 pound spaghetti
Freshly ground pepper
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Put the cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, a big pinch of salt, and the sugar in a large bowl and toss to coat the tomatoes well. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil. Pour the tomatoes onto the baking sheet, place them in the oven, and roast for 25 to 35 minutes, or until they collapse and their skins begin to char. Remove the tomatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Carefully lift the paper and pour the tomatoes and all their roasting juices back into the bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red chile flakes and sauté for about 1 minute.
  • Add the roasted tomatoes with their juices and the oregano. Use a spoon to break up the tomatoes and cook until they are heated through. When the water is rolling, add a big pinch of salt, drop in the spaghetti, and stir. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions for al dente. Remove and reserve some of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Add the pasta and about 1 tablespoon of the reserved cooking water to the tomato sauce. Stir and toss to thoroughly coat the spaghetti. Add a tablespoon or so of the remaining pasta water if the sauce is too dry or thick; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn the pasta into a serving bowl or individual bowls and pass the cheese, if using, at the table.

SPAGHETTINI WITH BURST CHERRY TOMATOES



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This dish, from Olives & Oranges by Sara Jenkins and Mindy Fox is a great way to use cherry tomatoes. "As the tomatoes lightly brown in olive oil in a hot skillet, their skins burst and their juices caramelize, giving this quick sauce a depth that one usually encounters only in slower-cooked versions," the authors write.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 pints cherry tomatoes (mixed heirloom, currant tomatoes and grape tomatoes)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 lb spaghettini or 1 lb spaghetti
1/3 cup basil, leaves. thinly sliced fresh
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking; add half of the tomatoes and the salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until tomatoes start to blister and collapse, about 3 minutes. Add remaining tomatoes; cook, tossing once, 2 minutes.
  • Push tomatoes to one side of pan; add garlic. Cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir garlic and tomatoes together gently; cook, stirring occasionally and gently pressing tomatoes to release juices, until all tomatoes have collapsed and sauce is juicy and thick, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add pasta to boiling water; cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, gently reheat sauce.
  • Drain pasta; place in serving bowl. Add sauce and basil; toss. Add 3/4 cup of the cheese; toss. Add remaining ¾ cup cheese; toss.
  • Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.8, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 879, Carbohydrate 93, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 30.8

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP, KALE, AND BURST TOMATOES



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Stash some shrimp in your freezer for nutritious last-minute meals. Here, frozen shrimp stars in this spaghetti recipe with cherry tomatoes and kale. Get the shrimp thawing before you start the pasta and you'll have this easy and delicious dinner ready to eat in about 30 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces spaghetti
1 small bunch kale, stems removed, leaves torn into small pieces (about 8 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 pints grape tomatoes
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions, adding kale 2 minutes before end. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Meanwhile, in a large straight-sided skillet, heat oil, red-pepper flakes, garlic, and tomatoes over medium. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until tomatoes begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Season shrimp with salt and arrange in a single layer on top of tomatoes. Cover and cook until shrimp are bright pink and opaque, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add pasta and kale, butter, and 1/2 cup pasta water; toss until pasta is well coated, adding more pasta water as needed. Serve with cheese and more red-pepper flakes.

Tips:

  • Choose the ripest, sweetest cherry tomatoes you can find. This will ensure the best flavor for your dish.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the tomatoes. This will give them plenty of room to burst and release their juices.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet or Dutch oven. If you do, the tomatoes will steam instead of roasting.
  • Roast the tomatoes for 20-30 minutes, or until they are softened and slightly caramelized. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
  • Season the tomatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the tomatoes over spaghetti or other pasta. You can also use them as a topping for pizza or bruschetta.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti with Burst Cherry Tomatoes is a quick on-pot meal that is a 10/10 on yumminess! Cherry tomatoes are abundant in the late summer and early fall and are easy to grow in your own garden or buy at your local farmer's market. The tomatoes are roasted with garlic and olive oil until they burst and release their sweet juices over the spaghetti. This dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of fresh summer tomatoes.

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