How To Make Burst Cherry Tomato Spaghetti In Just 15 Minutes
After a long day of work, and you are so tired, but you do want something fast yet comforting, the first dish to come to mind is almost always pasta. However, rather than going out of your way to make a heavy sauce or enduring an hour in the kitchen, allow me to present one of my all-time, simplest yet delicious ones: Burst Cherry Tomato Spaghetti.
The dish is easy, rich in flavour, and only takes 15 minutes! The best thing? It even looks and tastes like you have worked much more than you have. I first began making this in my college days when money was scarce and time ever scarcer, and here it has remained ever since.
Whether it is you or the family, or even a surprise visitor, this recipe does not fail to deliver. So let us take a stepwise approach on how you can make it.
Why Burst Cherry Tomato Spaghetti?
Tomatoes are sweet and juicy in nature, especially the cherry tomatoes. It is easy to make them with little effort in a hot pan, and when they open up, they release their flavour to make a fresh and tangy sauce. Add some herbs, olive oil, and garlic, and in a flash of a second, you have a restaurant-quality pasta.
This is one of those recipes I resort to when I am too lazy to cut up an excessive amount of vegetables or spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It is also an excellent means of utilizing those not-quite-fresh cherry tomatoes left in the fridge.
Ingredients You’ll Need
A brief, useful list of what you will require:
- Spaghetti 200 g (or any pasta you prefer)
- Cherry tomatoes 300 g
- Olive oil- 3 tbsp
- Garlic 4-5 cloves thinly sliced
- Red chilli flakes- 1 tsp (add accordingly to your spice tolerance)
- salt, to taste
- Black pepper -crushed, to ogust
- Corriander or basil leaves, which are fresh- a small handful
- Parmesan cheese, optional: garnish
The vast majority of these ingredients are readily found in Indian supermarkets, and in case you do not find cherry tomatoes, you can use common ones instead, cut in half.
Step-by-Step Recipe
Step 1: Boil the spaghetti
- Boil up a pot of water.
- Salt profusely (the water must have some sea flavor).
- Cook spaghetti following the directions on the packet until al dente (firm but cooked).
- Save some pasta water, pour the rest out, and set it aside.
Step 2: Skin the burst tomatoes
- As you are boiling the pasta, warm some olive oil in a big pan.
- Put in the chopped garlic and stir-fry until light golden and aromatic. Watch that it does not burn.
- Add in the cherry tomatoes and allow the tomatoes to sizzle.
- After 2-3 minutes, you manage to see the skin starting to blister. Press out juices with a spatula.
Step 3: Add flavour
- Add red chilli flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to allow the tomatoes to cook down to a chunky sauce.
- Pour in a little of the saved pasta water to add more sauce to it.
Step 4: Mix all together
- Put the cooked spaghetti directly into the tomatoes in a pan.
- With a toss, combine very well until all the pasta is coated with the shiny sauce of tomato sauce.
- Garnish with either fresh basil or coriander leaves to add some colour and freshness.
Step 5: Serve
- Put the spaghetti on a plate, add some extra olive oil and Parmesan cheese, should you wish.
- Warm up and bon appétit of your burst cherry tomato spaghetti.
Tips To Make It Even Better
- Include protein: Throw in grilled chicken, prawns, or even boiled chickpeas to make an all-around nutritious snack.
- Spice twist: Add a pinch of garam masala, too, plus the chilli flakes, in case you fancy Indian flavours. It provides a warm, organic use.
- Creamify it: Add a spoon of cream or butter to get creamy and decadent.
- Storage: Prior to storage in the fridge, leftovers can last 2 days. Simply reheat with a dribble of water or oil.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fast and simple. Prepared in less than 15 minutes.
- Few ingredients - Requires pantry staple ingredients, including fresh tomatoes.
- Light and healthy. No heavy cream; no processed sauces.
- Tweakable to suit your taste or be diet-friendly.
I recall that one day, I made this for a friend who had come on a surprise visit. At home, I had spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, and garlic. And in under 20 minutes, we were sitting down with piping hot bowls of pasta, and my friend could not imagine that it was so delicious. Occasionally, the best recipes are the simplest.
Final Thoughts
Cooking is not always a complex procedure. A few easy ingredients and some simple techniques can produce a special plate. And this burst cherry tomato spaghetti is evidence of this. It is healthy, fast, and best on weeknights and lazy Sundays.
Then the next time you have a limited amount of time but want something comforting, think of using this recipe. I promise you it will be a kitchen staple very soon.
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