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Cherry Tomatoes Olives, Basil Pasta – 20 minutes

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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.

This simple, easy colorful and nutritious cherry tomatoes 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.

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!!

This simple, easy colorful and nutritious cherry tomatoes 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.

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.

This simple, easy colorful and nutritious cherry tomatoes 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.

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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This simple, easy colorful and nutritious cherry tomatoes 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.

Cherry Tomatoes Olives & Basil Pasta

This simple, easy colorful and nutritious cherry tomatoes 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.

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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Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Veena Azmanov
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
Metric - US customary

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 Information

Serving: 100g | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 1.8g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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Comments

  1. We simply love all of the ingredients. And in combination I bet the taste is spectacular. With the holidays coming up I need lots of ideas for quick meals. For the meat lovers I’d add a bit of chicken to it. YUMMY!!

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  2. Tomatoes and basil are such a classic combo. From sandwiches to pastas, they’re perfect together! This looks delicious. We’re always looking for a quick lunch or dinner and this fits the bill.

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  3. This is a meal we eat alot in the summer. However eating it during the winter is a great idea! Makes you feel like the summer is right around the corner. I love tomato basil combo in pasta. I think I’m making this tonight!

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