Description
Sun Gold Tomato Pasta is a delightful, vibrant dish that celebrates the sweet and juicy flavors of sun gold tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender spaghetti with fresh garlic, aromatic basil, and rich extra virgin olive oil, creating a refreshing meal perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a quick weeknight dinner, this pasta dish transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint sun gold tomatoes (about 2 cups)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta by boiling salted water in a large pot. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saut? minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add halved sun gold tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they soften and release juices (about 5 minutes).
- Drain the pasta, reserving ? cup of cooking water. Toss drained spaghetti into the skillet with the tomato mixture and reserved water.
- Stir in torn basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve hot, drizzling with extra olive oil and additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg