We have made a ton of pasta dishes here on Spain on a Fork, but this Cherry Tomato Pasta really stands out above the rest. Its got the most incredible depth of flavors, it´s easy to make and the best part, it comes together in just 20 minutes.
This is the perfect pasta dish for a busy weeknight dinner, when you don´t have a lot of time, yet it´s bold enough for a relaxed weekend lunch, next to a bottle of Spanish wine. Either way, this is what simple and delicious home cooking is all about.
To make this pasta dish I used spaghetti, but you can use any type of pasta you like. The most important thing is to make sure you check the package instructions. This way you cook your pasta perfectly al dente. If you over cook it, it will get mushy and lose its beautiful texture.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: What gives this pasta dish that incredible depth of flavors is the white wine. If wine is not your thing, you can use broth with a hint of lemon juice. I also used an entire head of garlic. If that is too much garlic for you, you can just use a couple of cloves.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY NONSTICK FRY PAN
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL I USED
SPANISH SEA SALT
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Watch the Video Below on How to Make this Cherry Tomato Pasta
20 Minute Cherry Tomato & Garlic Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti 225 grams
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 head garlic
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
- 1/2 cup white wine 120 ml
- 10 basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Manchego cheese 30 grams
- pinch sea salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
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Fill a stock pot half ways with cold water, season generously with sea salt and heat with a high heat
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Meanwhile, remove the skins from the cloves of garlic and roughly chop the garlic, wash the cherry tomatoes and cut each one in half lengthwise and roughly chop 10 fresh basil leaves
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Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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After a couple minutes add in the chopped garlic, mix continuously, after 1 minute and the garlic is fragrant, add in the cherry tomatoes, continue to mix together, after 3 minutes and the cherry tomatoes are lightly sauteed, add in 1 tsp dried oregano and season with sea salt & black pepper, gently mix together, then add in 1/2 cup white wine and the chopped basil, simmer on a medium heat
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Once the water comes to a boil in the stock pot, add in the spaghetti, cook until al dente (check package instructions)
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Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it into a colander, turn off the heat in the pan with the cherry tomatoes, add the pasta into the pan and gently mix together until well mixed
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Transfer into shallow bowls, sprinkle with grated Manchego cheese and some fresh basil leaves, serve at once, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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kristina
04 . Mar . 2024This is my favorite summer recipe! I make it all summer long with our fresh cherry tomatoes! It’s a huge hit with my family…even my kids!
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
05 . Mar . 2024Jeremie
This quickly replaced another recipe in my wife’s “Top Five”.
I really enjoy making it for her.
Thanks for all you do!
08 . Sep . 2022Spain on a Fork
Happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment Jeremie 🙂 Much love
08 . Sep . 2022Mia
Im from Denmark and I cant wait to try your recipe 🙂
01 . Sep . 2022Spain on a Fork
Hope you enjoy! Much love 🙂
02 . Sep . 2022Chrissy
26 . Aug . 2022The most delicious pasta, so simple to make yet the flavours are utterly divine. This will certainly be on the menu in my home regularly. My husband said it was the best pasta he had ever tasted. Thanks so much Albert, once more for a superb recipe x
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that!!! Much love 🙂
27 . Aug . 2022Adrienne
06 . Jul . 2022I sometimes add artichoke hearts and olives. Kicks it up a notch!
Spain on a Fork
Sounds great!! Much love 🙂
06 . Jul . 2022Marco
05 . Jul . 2022I Will make this recipe Tomorrow it’s look delicious and easy to make. I really enjoy your recipes because most of them are easy to make with a few ingredients.
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment Marco 🙂 Much love
05 . Jul . 2022Ramya
cant wait to make this soon for me can i use vegan cheese i never had cherry tomato garlic pasta before perfect for my after office meals love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday after work
04 . Jul . 2022Spain on a Fork
Sounds great Ramya!! Much love 🙂
05 . Jul . 2022