Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring spicy cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the tomato mixture.
- Stir in basil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy cherry tomato pasta, quick pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta