**Savory Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce: A Burst of Freshness and Flavor**
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our versatile cherry tomato pasta sauce recipes, crafted to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your pasta dishes to new heights. From a quick and easy weekday meal to an impressive dinner party centerpiece, these recipes offer a range of options to suit every occasion and skill level. Dive into the vibrant world of cherry tomatoes, where their natural sweetness and tanginess shine through, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Get ready to transform your pasta nights into extraordinary culinary experiences with our carefully curated collection of cherry tomato pasta sauce recipes.
PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE BURST CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
Juicy sweet cherry tomatoes burst open in warm olive oil, creating a luxuriously silky sauce that comes together in minutes.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Pasta Tomato Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Basil Healthy Small Plates
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12" skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6-8 minutes.
- Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with Parmesan.
ROASTED CHERRY-TOMATO SAUCE
This is a slow-roasted version of the stove-top tomato sauce, and it's jam-packed with flavor. You'll want to have it with everything -- not just over pasta but on crusty bread and scrambled eggs, and paired with soft cheeses.This recipe is one of our Better Basics: 10 New Takes on Family Favorites, see the others.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix together tomatoes and garlic in a nonreactive 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Whisk together oil, vinegar, thyme, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Drizzle over tomato mixture.
- Bake until tomatoes are softened and caramelized, about 1 hour. Serve warm or at room temperature. Sauce can be stored in refrigerator up to 5 days; let cool before storing.
PASTA WITH BURST CHERRY TOMATOES
This recipe may seem like it calls for a lot of mint, but that's what makes this easy pasta dish so refreshing. Cooking halved cherry tomatoes in olive oil until they burst condenses their flavor and caramelizes their edges, and makes a very intense base for the pasta sauce in this dish. Pancetta adds richness and a salty tang, but if you'd rather leave it out, you can. Just toss in some grated pecorino cheese at the end along with the butter.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until 1 minute shy of al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 15 seconds, then add the oil and heat until it thins out and easily coats the pan when swirled. Add pancetta and cook until it starts to render its fat, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes and a large pinch of salt and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until they burst, turn golden at the edges and shrivel up slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add pasta to pan and toss with tomato-pancetta mixture; if the mixture looks dry add a little pasta cooking water a few tablespoons at a time. Cook over high heat until the pasta finishes cooking in the sauce. Add the butter and toss until it melts and coats everything.
- Divide pasta among warmed pasta bowls. Garnish with dollops of ricotta if desired, and top with a generous mound of fresh mint and scallions. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and more pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 501, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 668 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE WITH PENNE
The best ways to eat cherry tomatoes are as follows: plucked warm off the vine and eaten raw standing in front of the plant. Next best is raw, in some sort of salad. Third best is made into a sauce as I've done here. Ladle into bowls and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine cherry tomatoes, oil, garlic, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until garlic is just toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until tomatoes start to collapse and burst, about 10 minutes. Stir oregano and red pepper flakes into tomato mixture.
- Puree tomato mixture with a stick blender until sauce is smooth.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return pasta to the pot. Pour tomato sauce over penne and stir until pasta absorbs some of the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Carbohydrate 76.2 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SPICY AND SAUCY CHERRY TOMATO PASTA
In this incredibly easy weeknight pasta, red-pepper flakes, capers and tomato paste turn a simple cherry tomato sauce into something hearty enough for cold weather. Sautéeing tomato paste until it caramelizes develops deep flavor, while pan-fried capers add crunch and red-pepper flakes provide heat. For smokier undertones, you can use dried ancho chile or chile de árbol, chipotle powder or Aleppo pepper in place of the red-pepper flakes. A dollop of ricotta, freshly grated pecorino or Parmesan, or shaved ricotta salata is not necessary, but takes the dish up a notch.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Pat the capers dry, then add them to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the capers to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook over medium-high, stirring frequently, until tomato paste darkens in color and deepens in flavor, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the garlic and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and reduce heat to medium. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 2/3 cup pasta cooking water from the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to fall apart and the liquid becomes saucy, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, and transfer it to the skillet with the sauce to combine. (If your skillet is too full to accommodate the pasta, you can transfer the cooked pasta back to the pot, then add the sauce to combine.) Stir in half the basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide among plates or bowls and top with capers and remaining basil, plus cheese and whole basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Select ripe and flavorful cherry tomatoes: Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor. Look for tomatoes that are plump, brightly colored, and free of bruises or blemishes.
- Use good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this sauce. It adds a rich, fruity flavor that complements the tomatoes.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the cherry tomatoes, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will result in a watery sauce.
- Season the sauce to taste: Salt and pepper are the basic seasonings for this sauce, but you can also add other herbs and spices to taste. Some popular additions include garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Let the sauce simmer: Simmering the sauce for a while allows the flavors to meld and develop. Aim for a simmer of at least 20 minutes, or longer if you have the time.
Conclusion:
This simple and flavorful pasta sauce with cherry tomatoes is a great way to enjoy the fresh taste of summer tomatoes. It's quick and easy to make, and it's versatile enough to be used with a variety of pasta shapes and toppings. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing sauce for a weeknight meal or a more robust sauce for a special occasion, this recipe is sure to please.
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