Description
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant pasta dish, featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a tangy balsamic sauce. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or family gatherings. With its colorful ingredients and mouthwatering flavors, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the halved cherry tomatoes until they begin to burst (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the tomato mixture, tossing gently until well coated.
- Add torn basil leaves and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg