Description
This Cherry Tomato Garlic Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines sweet cherry tomatoes with fragrant garlic and herbs, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams linguini pasta
- 650 grams cherry tomatoes
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4–5 small sprigs of thyme
- 40 grams onion minced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 10–12 fresh basil leaves
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Cook the linguini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and dried oregano. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to burst, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked linguini into the skillet until well coated in the sauce, adding the fresh basil leaves just before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap in other pasta types or add protein such as grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Cherry Tomato Garlic Pasta, linguini, pasta recipe, quick dinner, vegetarian dish