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Garlic Herb Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

A quick weeknight pasta tossed with burst cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. Ready in about 20 minutes with simple ingredients.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
550
Protein
14g
Garlic Herb Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
comfortingquickItalianveganvegetariannonetenderjuicy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. Step 2

    While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  3. Step 3

    Add the 1 pint cherry tomatoes and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add the drained pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding more water if needed, until sauce clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander
  • knife
  • cutting board

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