Black Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

Black cherry tomatoes are smaller and sweeter than regular cherry tomatoes, and they add a unique flavor to this pasta sauce.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Black Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Pasta, Sauce Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1460

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Black cherry tomatoes
• 3 piece Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 15 gram Basil leaves
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Pepper
• 400 gram Penne pasta
• 50 gram Parmesan cheese
• for garnish Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions.
2. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the black cherry tomatoes to the saucepan and cook until they start to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
4. Using the back of a spoon, gently crush some of the cherry tomatoes to release more juice. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
6. Stir in the basil leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the saucepan. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
8. Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 365kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 12g

Protein 9g18%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.