Spicy Cherry Tomato Pasta
A flavorful and spicy pasta dish from Portugal with a Thai twist, featuring cherry tomatoes and a hint of earthy undertones.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz pastalinguine or fettuccine work well
- ●1 pint cherry tomatoeshalve or quarter depending on size
- ●2 tbsp portuguese extra virgin olive oilor other mild olive oil
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp mildly hot Thai red pepper flakesor more to taste
- ●1/4 cup fresh basil leaveschopped
- ●1 tsp saltor to taste
- ●1/4 tsp black pepperor to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to release their juices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Stir in the Thai red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the tomato mixture. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
- 6
Stir in the chopped basil leaves and cook for an additional minute until wilted.
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!