Cherry Tomato Basil And Garlic Pasta Recipes

QUICK TOMATO, BASIL & GARLIC PASTA DINNER

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on package.
• While the pasta is cooking, saute the garlic and the red pepper flakes in olive oil over medium heat.
• Don't let the garlic get brown.
• After 2-3 minutes, turn off the heat and add the cherry tomatoes to the pan.
• When pasta is done cooking and has been drained, add in the tomato mixture, add in basil and mix well.
• Add salt& pepper as you like, and serve topped with parmesan.

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tb. olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high flame until it just starts to smoke. Add tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Saute, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue to shake the pan until garlic is fragrant. Off heat, stir in the basil and remaining 1 Tb. olive oil, then serve.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE BURST CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

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.

PASTA WITH ROASTED GARLIC, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Halve tomatoes and garlic cloves and toss with olive oil and balsamic (to taste - probably just a few dashes) in a baking dish.
• Combine bread crumbs, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture evenly over tomatoes.
• Roast mixture for 30-40 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, browned, or slightly thickened.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
• Add pasta to the tomato mixture and toss with fresh chopped basil.

20 MINUTE CHERRY TOMATO AND BASIL ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
• Add in a good handful of salt. Add pasta. Cook aldente or until pasta is slightly undercooked.
• Using tongs remove pasta from water into a colander. Reserve cooking liquid.
• While pasta is cooking, add garlic and olive oil to a very large skillet.
• Turn the heat on medium and cook until garlic becomes soft, about two minutes.
• Turn the heat to a medium-high and add tomatoes and salt. Cook two minutes.
• Add 1/2 cup of starchy cooking liquid leftover from pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer for five minutes - the tomatoes should be starting to burst. If they haven't gently push on them using the back of a wooden spoon. You only want about half to burst.
• Add pasta, cook another two minutes.
• Turn the heat off, add basil and parmesan cheese.
• Toss to coat.
• If needed add more starchy pasta water.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve with extra grated parmesan cheese.

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS AND SIMPLE TOMATO, BASIL, AND GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the next 7 ingredients in a food processor. Pulse just until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped (do not puree).
• Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and fresh mozzarella in a large bowl. Add some of the reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup) if the sauce looks dry. Serve immediately.