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Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce delivers a bright, silky blend of sweet tomatoes, oregano, and a touch of heat, pureed until smooth and tossed with penne. Parmesan melts in for savory depth, while garlic and red pepper flakes add aroma and gentle warmth. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner that feels fresh and Italian-inspired.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

45 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
52 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
0 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
92 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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15
Heart Health
68
Metabolic
31
Digestive
22
Inflammatory
37
Performance
43
General Wellness
  1. 1

    In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cherry tomatoes, oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper; cook, stirring, until the garlic is just toasted.

  2. 2

    Continue cooking and stirring until the garlic is just toasted.

  3. 3

    Pour the chicken broth into the tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes begin to collapse and burst.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm.

  5. 5

    Drain.

  6. 6

    Stir the oregano and red pepper flakes into the pasta sauce; puree with a stick blender until smooth.

  7. 7

    Add the penne to the tomato sauce; stir until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

  8. 8

    Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

About This Recipe

Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Chicken Broth, Fresh Oregano, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 374.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce?
It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce made of?
The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Chicken Broth, Fresh Oregano, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
How long does it take to make Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce?
About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 374.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
Is Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce healthy?
Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 374.47 calories and 16.21 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 625.81 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.61 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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