Spicy Red Sauce Pasta with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Spicy Red Sauce Pasta with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

25 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and flavorful red sauce pasta recipe featuring burst cherry tomatoes, a touch of spice, and a delightful herb blend.

ItalianPastaVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Large pan
  • Large Pot
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 225.00 gPenne Pasta(Dried pasta)
  • 450.00 gCherry Tomatoes(Halved)
  • 4.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 2.00 tbspOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
  • 1.00 tspDried Oregano(Fresh oregano is also great)
  • 0.50 tspRed Chili Flakes(Adjust to taste)
  • 2.00 tbspFresh Basil(Chopped)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(To taste)
  • 0.50 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 3.00 cupsWater(For pasta)

Instructions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

2

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red chili flakes, sauté for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Stir well.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and sauce thickens.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Heat through for 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Serve immediately.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Garnish with extra basil if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes