Pasta Pomodorini

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup sliced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, stems removed and crushed between your thumb and forefinger
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into 2-3 pieces
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and stir.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until the slivers are golden brown and crisp, then add the red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 sec.
  4. Raise the heat to high and add the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are softened and the juices thicken, about 3 minute.
  5. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. When the pasta is al ednte, scoop out about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  7. Return the pasta to the warm pot off the heat.
  8. Add the sauce and mix well. Add some of the reserved cooking water if the pasta seems dry.
  9. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and grate Parmesan over the top. Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

408 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.3g 25% DV
Total Fat 30.5g 39% DV
Carbs 21.9g 8% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10114.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 230.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 52.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 32mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 214.8mg 17% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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