Pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic

This pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic comes together in 20 minutes or less, and it’s perfect to celebrate spring.

Yay! spring is finally here, and I can’t wait to start gardening my favorites herbs and veggies.  Let me tell you that the weather has been crazy the past couple of weeks; we had snow in spring, lots of rain and bitter cold, but thank God spring decided to arrive and I hope it stays for a while. **happy dance**

Today I want to share a recipe that celebrates spring in a colorful (and tasty!) way! it is made with two of my favorites locally grown veggies: cherry tomatoes and basil.

The ingredients for this pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic can be found throughout the year!

 

Recipe for pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil, and garlic

Pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic

 

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This pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic comes together in 20 minutes or less, and it's perfect to celebrate spring.

Author: Johanny Casillas

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz.) box of penne pasta (I used tricolor pasta)
• 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• ¼ of fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• A pinch of sugar
• A pinch of red pepper flakes
• parmesan cheese
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. I large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the tomatoes, garlic and pinch of sugar.
3. Let the tomatoes cook, stirring occasionally until tomatoes bursts.
4. Add the basil, pepper flakes, salt and black pepper,
5. Drain the cooked pasta and add to the sauce.
6. Toss until evenly coated and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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Tell us, what’s your favorite spring recipe?

Happy Cooking,

Johanny