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A light and elegant pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Sweet cherry tomatoes burst into a simple, fragrant sauce with garlic and fresh basil, clinging perfectly to delicate angel hair pasta. It’s the quintessential weeknight dinner that tastes like a weekend treat.
Cook the Pasta
Sauté Aromatics
Create the Tomato Sauce
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A light and elegant pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Sweet cherry tomatoes burst into a simple, fragrant sauce with garlic and fresh basil, clinging perfectly to delicate angel hair pasta. It’s the quintessential weeknight dinner that tastes like a weekend treat.
This italian_american recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 613.14 calories per serving with 19.07g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Finish and Serve
Sauté 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp with the garlic until pink, then remove and add back in at the end. Alternatively, add grilled chicken strips.
Wilt a few handfuls of fresh spinach into the sauce at the end, or add sautéed zucchini or mushrooms.
Stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream or mascarpone cheese along with the Parmesan for a richer, creamier sauce.
Omit the Parmesan cheese or substitute it with a high-quality vegan Parmesan and a tablespoon of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
Cooking tomatoes increases the bioavailability of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases.
Extra virgin olive oil is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and is rich in monounsaturated fats, which help support cardiovascular health.
The complex carbohydrates in pasta provide a steady release of energy, making this a satisfying and fueling meal.
Garlic contains compounds like allicin, which have been shown to have immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
A single serving of this Angel Hair Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the exact amount of olive oil and cheese used.
Yes, it can be a very healthy meal. It's rich in lycopene from the cooked tomatoes, healthy monounsaturated fats from olive oil, and provides energy from carbohydrates. Using whole wheat pasta can increase its fiber content.
Absolutely! While angel hair is classic for its delicate texture, this sauce works beautifully with spaghetti, linguine, or even short pasta shapes like penne or fusilli. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
This dish is best served immediately as angel hair pasta can become soft upon reheating. You can, however, make the tomato sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Simply cook fresh pasta and toss it with the reheated sauce.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or olive oil to loosen the sauce.
This pasta pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad with a vinaigrette dressing, some crusty garlic bread for soaking up the sauce, or a side of roasted asparagus or broccoli.