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Pasta with tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes.

Easy Cherry Tomato Sauce Pasta With Burst Tomatoes

Allie Hagerty
Enjoy the fresh taste of summer with this easy cherry tomato sauce pasta. Made with cherry tomatoes, this homemade tomato sauce is bursting with flavor.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Colander
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Grater

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound orecchiette pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions
 

Cook the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    *Start the sauce while the pasta is cooking.

Make the Cherry Tomato Sauce

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and soften, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Pour in 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and stir, letting it cook for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese and heavy cream.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add more of the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.

Add the Pasta to the Sauce

  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.
  • Take the pot off the heat and add the butter. Mix until melted.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Prep ingredients before starting. Have all your ingredients measured and ready to go before you start cooking. This will make the cooking process smoother and ensure nothing gets overcooked.
Cook the pasta just right.  Cook the orecchiette pasta until al dente (firm to the bite). This prevents the pasta from becoming mushy when mixed with the sauce
Finish with butter off the heat.  After combining the pasta with the sauce, remove the skillet from the heat before adding the butter. This helps create a silky, rich sauce without splitting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 106gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 1334mgPotassium: 1324mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2656IUVitamin C: 109mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 5mg
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