Description
Burst Tomato Pappardelle is a delightful pasta dish with cherry tomatoes that burst with flavor, tossed with pappardelle in a silky Parmesan and basil sauce. This vegetarian recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pappardelle Pasta:
- 12 ounces pappardelle pasta
Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook the Pappardelle: Prepare the pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Prepare the Tomato Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, add cherry tomatoes, season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook until tomatoes burst.
- Finish the Dish: Pour in wine or broth, simmer, then add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, Parmesan, and butter. Toss until the sauce coats the pasta. Stir in basil and serve.
Notes
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
- Top with toasted pine nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
