Cherry Tomatoes Olives and Basil Pasta – Quick homemade Pasta
This simple, easy colorful and nutritious cherry tomatoes, olives, and basil pasta is ready in just 20 minutes. A perfect dish to entertain or prepare as a quick meal. It has become a family favorite for us.
Cherry Tomatoes Olives and Basil Pasta
When I have cherry tomatoes in the house, I am always tempted to make two things. One is this cherry tomatoes olives and basil Pasta and the other is my Mozzarella and cherry tomato salad. I think Cherry tomatoes are best eaten raw or with as little cooking as possible. The sweetness of the fruit alone is so exotic.
I love this recipe because of all the mixed flavors – The sweetness from the onions and cherry tomatoes, infused with the scent of garlic, the tartness from the olives, the nutty flavor of the Parmesan cheese and the freshness of the Basil. How awesome can Pasta get really!!
Cherry Tomatoes Olives and Basil Pasta
Recipe – Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Basil Pasta
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This has become a family favorite in our home.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion – chopped fine (I prefer red onion for the sweetness)
- 400 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (seeds removed)
- 2 sprigs fresh basil
- 1 medium garlic – sliced
- 2 tbsp Parmesan – grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil (use good quality olive oil – it does make a difference)
- 500 grams pasta – penne or spaghetti
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Boil Pasta (a few minutes before sauce is done)
- Place a pot of boiling water with salt.
- Cook the pasta as per packet directions. Drain and set aside when ready.
- Reserve 1/2 cup for the cooking liquid for the sauce.
Prepare Sauce
- Pour olive oil in to a sauce pan.
- Add in the sliced garlic and turn the heat on med-low. Heating the garlic in cold oil will enhance the flavor of the garlic in the oil.
- Add in the chopped onions. Saute for about two minutes.
- Now add the tomato paste – with 1/4 cup reserved water to help dissolve.
- Throw in your cherry tomatoes. Saute on medium-low.
- Cook for about three minutes. You want the tomatoes to soften up but not disintegrate.
- Add in the Olives and tear in some basil.
- Add the Parmesan.
- Taste for seasoning – add salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta. You should enough liquid to coat the pasta with the sauce, but if needed add in a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water.
- Serve warm and Enjoy!
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Cherry Tomatoes Olives & Basil Pasta
Cherry Tomatoes Olives and Basil Pasta - ready in 20 minutes
This simple, easy, colorful and nutritious cherry tomato, olives and basil pasta gets done in just 20 minutes. A perfect dish to entertain or prepare as a quick one-pot meal. It has become a family favorite for us.
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Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Calories: 100kcal
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
- 1 Onion - chopped fine I prefer red onion for the sweetness
- 400 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pits removed
- 2 sprigs Fresh basil
- 1 clove Garlic sliced
- 2 tbsp Parmesan grated
- 2 tbsp Olive oil use good quality olive oil - it does make a difference
- 500 grams Pasta Penne or Spaghetti
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil Pasta (a few minutes before sauce is done)
- Place a pot of boiling water with salt.
- Cook the pasta as per packet directions. Drain and set aside when ready.
- Reserve 1/2 cup for the cooking liquid for the sauce.
Prepare Sauce
- Add olive oil to a saucepan.
- Add in the sliced garlic and turn the heat on med-low. Heating the garlic in cold oil will enhance the flavor of the garlic in the oil.
- Add in the chopped onions. Saute for about two minutes.
- Add the tomato paste - with 1/4 cup reserved water to help dissolve.
- Throw in your cherry tomatoes. Saute on medium-low.
- Cook for about three minutes. You want the tomatoes to soften up but not disintegrate.
- Add in the olives and tear in some basil.
- Add the Parmesan.
- Taste for seasoning - add salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta. You should enough liquid to coat the pasta with the sauce, but if needed add in a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Tomatoes Olives and Basil Pasta - ready in 20 minutes
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 100
Calories from Fat 33
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.7g
6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg
0%
Sodium 84mg
4%
Potassium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g
12%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 3.2g
6%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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I love a big bowl of pasta. This looks perfect!
Me too Maggie. Thanks
Nothing beats a simple and delicious pasta recipe! Great to have up your sleeve, especially on hectic weeknights.
Absolutely Dana. Nothing beats a simple pasta recipe. always a favorite for everyone
Such a fresh and inviting meal. I could eat this every day!
Me too – Thanks Ginny
Oh YUM! This pasty sounds delicious! My husband eats cherry tomatoes by the handful and would LOVE this!
Thanks Kristine. I too eat cherry tomatoes by the hand. They are so sweet and delish.. They work great in this pasta for sure.
Now that’s my kind of pasta dish. It looks absolutely delicious and I love the flavours. Nice!
Thank you Jacqueline – I love such simple pasta dishes too.
It sounds like the perfect dish for a busy night! I think I would have to sprinkle some Parmesan on it too!
Absolutely Marjory. I love a good sprinkle of parmesan too! My kids don’t!!
Yum, this looks delicious – love a quick weeknight dinner like this!
Thanks Monica.. My thoughts exactly.
I love kalamata olives!! I/m ready to dig in!!
Thanks Felesha
Well you had me at olives. I happen to think olives and pasta are the perfect match. Love the simple flavours here that create such a delicious meal.
Me too Gloria. I love olives in my pasta too.
Looks lovely. I’m always looking for new, easy pasta recipes to try so this is perfect for me
Thanks Amy – I do love my simple pasta. These cherry tomatoes do taste sweet and delish