Cherry Tomato Pasta

Cherry Tomato Pasta - This dish looks simple but packs a punch full of flavor! Ingredients

Kosher salt

12 oz. orecchiette

1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil

4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2 tbsp. tomato paste

5 c. cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 1/2 Ib. total)

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish

1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1/4 tsp. sugar

1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Chopped fresh basil leaves, for serving Directions

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, usually 2 to 3 minutes less than package instructions. Reserve 1 c. pasta water and drain pasta.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and light golden, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until paste is brick-red, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and ¾ tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are tender and starting to burst, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Increase heat to high and add vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Add pasta, Parmesan, and ½ c. reserved pasta water. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens and coats pasta, about 2 minutes more. Add more reserved pasta water by the tbsp., if necessary, to thin sauce so it coats pasta.

Step 4

Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and basil. #cherrytomatoes #cherrytomatopasta #pasta #orecchiette #fyp #foodie #foodtiktok #cooking #cook #homecooking #homecook #homecooked