Spaghetti Recipe
This garlicky, cheesy spaghetti is tossed with blistered tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh basil for a burst of flavor. A 20-minute pasta dinner everyone loves!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
For The Pasta
- 10 ounces spaghetti
- water
- ½ tablespoon roasted garlic olive oil
- ½ tablespoon salt
For The Blistered Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons roasted garlic olive oil
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- ½ tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Fill a large pot with water. Add garlic oil and salt and bring it to a boil. Add the spaghetti to the pot and cook it according to the directions on the package.
- Saute the aromatics. Meanwhile, heat the remaining garlic oil in a nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shallots to the heated oil and saute for 1 minute.
- Cook the tomatoes. Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and let sit for 2 minutes, undisturbed, or until they start to blister. Stir and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
- Combine. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomatoes. Add parmesan cheese and cook and stir until thoroughly combined and heated through.
- Finish and serve. Stir in the fresh basil and parsley. Remove from heat and serve immediately. If you like a little kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Garlic Oil Substitute: If you don't have garlic-infused oil, use the same amount of regular cooking oil as the recipe calls for garlic oil. For every tablespoon of oil, mince or finely chop 1 to 2 cloves of fresh garlic. Sauté the garlic in the oil over low heat until fragrant but not browned.
- Blistered Tomatoes: Blistering tomatoes is a delicate process. Keep a close eye on them so they soften and char slightly without becoming overly mushy.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 659IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
