Spaghetti with cherry tomato sauce

Course: Featured, Lunch, VegetarianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories per serving

450

kcal

If you’re in the mood for a spicy and traditional Italian dish, look no further than our Spaghetti with Cherry Tomato Sauce recipe. This pasta dish features al dente spaghetti noodles cooked to perfection and tossed with a rich, savory sauce made from sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Not only is this recipe delicious, but it also offers some impressive health benefits. Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium and fiber. Garlic has been shown to have antibacterial and antifungal properties, while red pepper flakes contain capsaicin, a compound that can help boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.
Best of all, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option for busy households. So, fire up the stove and treat yourself and your loved ones to this classic Italian dish tonight!

Ingredients

300 g (10 oz) Spaghetti
600 g (21.5 oz) Cherry tomatoes
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
Salt, pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes 1 tbsp
Paprika 1 tbsp
Basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

Cut each cherry tomato into two pieces.
Add cherry tomatoes, olive oil, paprika, red pepper and garlic to skillet. Stir the mixture constantly until the tomatoes begin to soften.
When the tomatoes are soft, take a large wooden spoon and crush the tomatoes until they release their juice. Continue stirring and crushing the remaining tomatoes.
Remove skillet from heat, add chopped basil leaves. Salt, pepper to taste.
Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the water.
Add the pasta and half the Parmesan cheese to the cherry tomato mixture.
Mix the paste well. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top. Garnish with basil leaves and enjoy!