Sautéed cherry tomatoes pasta with garlic & basil has all the flavors you love in late summer! Sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil combine to make a delicious sauce! Serve with pasta to make this easy weeknight dinner quick to make in just 25 minutes!
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Why You Should Make This Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta
- Roasted and sautéed tomatoes make a great pasta sauce!
- Make this easy pasta dish in less than 30 minutes.
- It's a great way to use up lots of tomatoes during tomato season.
- A simple recipe and easy weeknight dinner for late summer.
- Cherry tomato pasta is an easy and delicious dinner.
- It's one of the best healthy pasta dishes you can make!
Ingredients and Substitutions
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Fresh cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes both work well in cherry tomato pasta
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves and fresh parsley
- Fettuccine or any long pasta like spaghetti or angel hair pasta (just like in our creamy Cajun pasta).
- Fresh garlic cloves grated or minced into fine pieces.
How to Make This 25-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe
Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe with the best results. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
- Place cleaned tomatoes onto a baking dish. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top.
- Add the fresh chopped herbs and minced garlic and stir gently. Roast at 425 F for 20 minutes to make the burst cherry tomato sauce.
- Cook the fettuccine to the package instructions to al dente, reserving at least one cup of starchy pasta water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked pasta, tomatoes, a splash of pasta water, and another splash of olive oil. Allow the flavors to come together for 2-3 minutes and then season with kosher salt, extra fresh herbs, and shaved parmesan cheese, and serve in pasta bowls.
Expert Tips
- Follow the recipe card exactly for the best results.
- Top with red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Serve with a protein like air fryer shrimp or sauteed shrimp!
- Omit pasta and serve sautéed cherry tomatoes over grilled chicken!
Recipe FAQs
If you are looking for a cherry tomatoes recipe, check out our easy bruschetta, Caprese pasta salad, baked feta with pasta, or Instant Pot Tomato sauce. You can also add them to a basic salad for an easy and fresh salad topping idea.
Fresh flavors and ingredients are the best way to jazz up tomato pasta. Using fresh herbs like basil or parsley brings a lot of flavor while fresh garlic and fresh tomatoes give the recipe great flavor.
Cooked cherry tomatoes are a healthy addition to any meal. WebMD states that cooked cherry tomatoes may have less Vitamin C than raw cherry tomatoes but cooking them may lead to more antioxidants.
Roma tomatoes are my favorite tomatoes to use in pasta sauce (just like this Instant Pot Tomato Sauce) but you can also use cherry or grape tomatoes to make a flavorful sauce.
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25-Minute Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh herbs basil and parsley
- 1 pound fettuccine
- salt and pepper to taste
- parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Place the cleaned tomatoes onto a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top.4 cups cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the fresh chopped herbs and minced garlic and stir gently. Season with salt and pepper. Roast at 425 F for 20 minutes4 cloves garlic, ¼ cup fresh herbs, salt and pepper
- Cook the fettuccine to al dente, reserving at least one cup of pasta water.1 pound fettuccine
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked pasta, tomatoes, a splash of pasta water, and another tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the flavors to come together for a few minutes and then season with salt, extra fresh herbs, and shaved parmesan cheese.salt and pepper, parmesan cheese
Notes
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