Cherry Tomato Pasta

5 from 9 votes

This is a light and refreshing cherry tomato pasta dinner that comes together in minutes. This Tomato Pasta has it all - a little heat sprinkled in with bursts of sweet cherry tomatoes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

Pasta

1 pound pasta

Sauce

4 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
30 cherry tomatoes halved
6 ounces tomato sauce
8 mint leaves chopped
½ cup ricotta

Instructions

Prepare pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
Add crushed red pepper and sauté for 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes. Sauté about 2 minutes, until tender.
Stir in tomato sauce and simmer on low for 2 minutes.
Add half of the chopped mint leaves. Stir in and remove from heat.
Toss sauce with strained pasta.
Garnish with a dollop of ricotta and remaining mint.

Video

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Notes

Substitutions and Variations

Cherry Tomatoes - Also known as grape tomatoes. Can substitute chopped tomatoes if you prefer.
Butter - Salted or unsalted, your preference.
Red Pepper Flakes - Can substitute pepperocino. Use more red pepper for additional heat.
Mint - Substitute with fresh basil.
Ricotta Cheese - Substitute with mascarpone or burrata.
Pasta - Use your favorite shape or make homemade egg noodles.

Tips

Prepare Al Dente - Never overcook your pasta.

To Store

Refrigerate - Allow to cool and store refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days. Top with fresh mint and ricotta.

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