Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Blistered Tomatoes
This easy pasta dinner is made with blistered tomatoes and a handful of parmesan cheese, all tossed together in roasted garlic olive oil. A 20-min dinner idea everyone will love!
Servings : 5
Ingredients
FOR THE PASTA
- 10 to 12-ounces dry spaghetti (use whole wheat spaghetti, if possible)
- water
- 1/2 tablespoon STAR Roasted Garlic Oil
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
FOR THE TOMATOES
- 2 tablespoons STAR Roasted Garlic Oil
- 1 shallot , finely sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water.
- Add garlic oil and salt; bring to a boil.
- Add spaghetti to the pot and cook according to the directions on the box.
In the meantime, prepare the tomatoes.
- Add oil to a nonstick skillet; heat over medium-high heat
- Add the shallots and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and let sit for 2 minutes, or until they start to blister.
- Stir and continue to cook 2 more minutes.
- Drain pasta and add to skillet.
- Add parmesan cheese and cook and stir until thoroughly combined and heated through.
- Stir in fresh basil and parsley.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 111 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 4 mg | Sodium: 785 mg | Potassium: 223 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 525 IU | Vitamin C: 21.9 mg | Calcium: 66 mg | Iron: 0.8 mg | Net Carbs: 6 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.