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pasta with cherry tomato sauce and basil
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Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

This Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce in a Cast Iron Skillet is so flavorful and easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3-5 cloves garlic
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil sliced
  • 1/2 cup pasta water
  • 1/2 pound cooked pasta noodles
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat, add in 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes, until they just start to burst.
  • Use a fork, wooden spoon or masher to smash the tomatoes in the pan.
  • Add in the 3-5 cloves garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, season with additional salt if needed and black pepper. Top with 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • Pour in 1/2 cup pasta water and allow the sauce to simmer until the sauce thickens. toss with 1/2 pound cooked pasta noodles and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

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Notes

  • Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed and are provided as a courtesy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine: Cast Iron, Comfort Food, Dinner
Keyword: Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
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