One Pot Cherry Tomato Pasta – Creamy & Delicious
A quick and creamy cherry tomato pasta made with blistered tomatoes, garlic, and a splash of cream. Vegetarian, vibrant, and ready in just 20 minutes—perfect for easy lunches or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
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2 cups cherry tomatoes
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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¼ cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Red pepper flakes (optional)
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½ cup reserved pasta water
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Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water. Reserve ½ cup water, then drain.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil and blister cherry tomatoes with salt (6–8 min).
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Add garlic and chili flakes. Stir for 1 min.
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Lower heat, add cream and Parmesan. Stir until creamy.
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Add pasta and toss to coat. Use pasta water to loosen sauce.
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Garnish with basil and serve hot.
Notes
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Make vegan with coconut or cashew cream and nutritional yeast
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Add white beans or spinach for a full meal
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Keeps 3 days in fridge; reheat gently