Make the most of your summer harvest with this simple angel hair pasta with homemade cherry tomato sauce that’s perfect for a light and comforting dinner or quick lunch.
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There is nothing better than a fresh homegrown tomato in the summer, especially when it comes to ripe cherry tomatoes. They are perfect for snacking, adding to salads, and roasting.
However, if you have ever grown cherry tomatoes in your garden, you know that before long, they start to ripen faster than you can pick them.
Luckily, I have discovered that one of the best ways to enjoy them is to cook them down and add them to your favorite pasta. It’s the perfect way to use up that overabundance of fresh tomatoes.
So, if you are looking for a simple way to turn your cherry tomatoes into something delicious, then this recipe for Angel Hair Pasta with Cherry Tomato Sauce is your solution.
Why You Will Love This Pasta Dish With Cherry Tomatoes:
- Quick and easy recipe, as it’s ready in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Uses minimal ingredients you may already have on hand, with pantry staples like garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan- just simple ingredients to help you save money.
- Easily customizable, because you can add protein like chicken or shrimp. You can also add in extra veggies or seasonings.
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Simple Angel Hair Pasta With Cherry Tomato Sauce
Ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta With Cherry Tomato Sauce
This angel hair pasta with a homemade cherry tomato sauce is perfect for a light lunch or dinner any day of the week. With only a few simple ingredients, you can have it on the table in under 20 minutes.
You will need:
- Angel hair pasta
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Sugar
- Parmesan cheese
How to Make Cherry Tomato Pasta
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add your angel hair pasta, and cook according to directions. Drain, then set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat and add the cherry tomatoes. Let them cook for about 10 minutes, or until they start to soften.
- Sprinkle in your garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasonings, sugar, salt, and pepper. Then, stir to combine.
- Add the drained angel hair pasta to the skillet with the cherry tomato sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
Variations:
- Add some protein, such as grilled chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken, or Italian sausage.
- Swap out the Parmesan cheese for feta cheese.
- Try adding some spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, fresh garlic, onions, or peppers.
- Sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier pasta dish.
Helpful Tips:
- This recipe serves 2-3 people; however, you can double it to serve a family of four.
- Save some pasta water if you want your sauce to be thinner, as this recipe makes a thicker sauce.
- Since angel hair pasta cooks quickly, drain it as soon as it’s done to avoid it becoming mushy.
- Adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Add the parmesan after you have removed it from the heat so that it will melt without clumping.
- To speed up the cooking time, you can cut your cherry tomatoes in half.
Storage and Leftovers:
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave, or you can warm it in a skillet with a small amount of olive oil over medium-low heat.
Simple Angel Hair Pasta With Cherry Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 8 oz. angel hair pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add your angel hair pasta, and cook according to directions. Drain, then set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat and add the cherry tomatoes. Let them cook for about 10 minutes, or until they start to soften.
- Sprinkle in your garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasonings, sugar, salt, and pepper. Then, stir to combine.
- Add the drained angel hair pasta to the skillet with the cherry tomato sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
Variations:
- Add some protein, such as grilled chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken, or Italian sausage.
- Swap out the Parmesan cheese for feta cheese.
- Try adding some spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, fresh garlic, onions, or peppers.
- Sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier pasta dish.
Helpful Tips:
- Save some pasta water out if you want your sauce to be thinner, as this recipe makes a thicker sauce.
- Since angel hair pasta cooks quickly, drain it as soon as it's done to avoid it becoming mushy.
- Adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Add the parmesan after you have removed it from the heat so that it will melt without clumping.
- To speed up the cooking time, you can cut your cherry tomatoes in half.
Storage and Leftovers:
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave, or you can warm it in a skillet with a small amount of olive oil over medium-low heat.
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