How to Make Easy Burst Tomato Pasta in Just 7 Steps
This delicious and easy pasta dish is perfect for any occasion, featuring a tasty blend of cherry tomatoes and aromatic basil.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pints Cherry Tomatoes Halved, or use grape tomatoes
- 8 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1.5 sticks Unsalted Butter Divided
- 1 cup White Wine Good quality for drinking
- 0.5 cup Vegetable Broth
- 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust to taste
- 2 pounds Pasta Spaghetti or linguine preferred
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated, divided
- 0.5 cup Fresh Basil Chopped, for garnish
- 1 pinch Salt and Black Pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and coat them with garlic butter. Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Pour in white wine and vegetable broth, add red pepper flakes, then bring to a simmer. Cook until tomatoes are soft and burst.
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving one cup of pasta water before draining.
- Stir in the remaining butter into the sauce, adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Combine the drained pasta with the tomato sauce in the skillet. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Mix in half of the Parmesan cheese until combined, serve the pasta garnished with fresh basil and remaining cheese.
Notes
Experiment with different pasta shapes to see how they impact the final dish's texture; try adding grilled shrimp for a protein boost.