Dinner for 8

Cherry Tomato Pasta

Name: Cherry Tomato Pasta
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb dry spaghetti; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 lb cherry tomatoes; 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 3/4 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Spaghetti cooks with garlic, olive oil, sweet tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan for a quick stovetop dinner.

$1.52per serving $

20 minstart to table

8servings

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Summer

Ingredients

1 lb dry spaghetti
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lb cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3/4 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the spaghetti for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender, then reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain.
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
Add the tomatoes, garlic, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, then cook for 7 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
Toss the spaghetti and basil with the tomato mixture, adding cooking water as needed, then cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in the Parmesan, if using, and serve hot.