Fresh Tomato Pasta
Fresh Tomato Pasta is your summer lifesaver—quick, light, and bursting with juicy tomato flavor. Made in minutes with ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and pasta, this recipe delivers five-star flavor without breaking a sweat.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet or Sauté Pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta penne, fusilli, or spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh cherry or grape tomatoes halved or quartered
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ons
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes for heat
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- fresh basil torn, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 3–5 minutes until tomatoes just begin to soften and burst.
- Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately, topped with parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Drizzle with more olive oil if desired.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh! To store, keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of olive oil. Add beans or grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2.5mg
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