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Pasta bowl filled with noodles tossed with cherry tomato sauce.

Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
5 easy steps to make a delicious homemade Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce recipe using fresh cherry tomatoes from the store or garden. Serve a real meal made with good ingredients in less than 30 minutes that your family will love. A perfect recipe for meatless meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Flexitarian, Italian, Vegetarian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 406 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 5 cups whole cherry tomatoes (rinsed and drained)
  • ¼ cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • ¼ cup finely grated real Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 8 oz. penne pasta (cooked, drained and rinsed well)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried parsley flakes
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
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Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta following the directions on the box. Drain and rinse well so the penne pasta noodles do not stick together.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Add the whole cherry tomatoes to the skillet.
  • Simmer the tomatoes over medium heat until they start to soften and burst.
  • Add the salt, garlic, Italian seasoning  and sugar to the pan.
  • Increase the heat and bring to a medium high simmer. Simmer until the sauce has slightly reduced.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the cooked and drained Penne pasta and red pepper flakes to the pan skillet.
  • Toss the pasta with the homemade tomato sauce with the to cover.
  • Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta. Dot the top with fresh basil leaves and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
  • Makes 4 servings.

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • Cherry Tomatoes: Fresh cherry tomatoes are the best for this recipe but you could substitute chopped whole tomatoes that have been drained to remove the extra moisture the seeds will have compared to the cherry tomatoes.
  • Olive oil or butter: A combination of olive oil and butter give this sauce a rich flavor. If you do not have butter on hand you can substitute the same amount of olive oil in place of the butter.
  • Basil: fresh basil has an amazing flavor and aroma. If you don't have fresh you can sprinkle with ¼ of dried basil. Check the flavor before adding more as dried herbs are much stronger than fresh herbs.
  • Parmesan cheese: Real freshly grated Parmesan cheese is my choice. The powdered is no recommended.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 589mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1118IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 2mg
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