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
- 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
Continue cooking and stirring until the garlic is just toasted.
- 3
Pour the chicken broth into the tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes begin to collapse and burst.
- 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
Drain.
- 6
Stir the oregano and red pepper flakes into the pasta sauce; puree with a stick blender until smooth.
- 7
Add the penne to the tomato sauce; stir until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 8
Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 374.47 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.21 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.31 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.89 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.61 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 20.56 mg Moderate
- Sodium 660.87 mg High
- Fiber 4.12 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.6 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.04 g Low Source
- Calcium 399.66 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.76 mg Moderate
- Potassium 62.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 179.66 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 33.04 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
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.
- What goes well with Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- 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.
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