on Sep 13, 2019, Updated Oct 20, 2020 I have a lot of recipes on this blog but I don’t make them very often because I’m always trying out new things. But this one – is on our table every few days. Because we LOVE the flavors and anything that takes less than 30 minutes to make is a winner for me. Here’s what makes this cherry tomato basil pasta with garlic such a winner:
There is a lot of fresh sweet and tart flavor from the cherry tomatoesThe cherry tomatoes are halved and added to the pan and as they burst and soften, they create a sauce for the dish. Reserved pasta water also helps thicken the sauceWe are using a lot of garlic in the recipe because we love garlic at home and when its paired with tomato and basil, you don’t need much elseLots of fresh basil added right in the end adds so much freshness in every biteI love using angel hair pasta which is a thinner spaghetti, because the light sauce coats it and it’s not heavy. Because the pasta is so thin, it makes this dish really light
This might seem like a summer pasta but to me it really is an all weather dish because I always have fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil in the fridge. We have substituted cherry tomatoes with whole roma tomatoes sometimes. Cherry tomatoes are definitely sweeter and I love them, but roma tomatoes work as well. Just make sure you don’t skimp on the tomatoes. Toss them up on a high flame first and then let them simmer for a bit till they break down and start becoming saucy. You don’t need too much technique or finesse while making this super easy garlic cherry tomato basil pasta. Just a whole lotta love and great quality ingredients.
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