Italian Herb Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
Rotini tossed with good olive oil, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil, topped with burst cherry tomatoes and Parmesan. Ready in 15 minutes—the kind of weeknight pasta that tastes like it took way longer.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil, torn
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil rotini in salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and blistered, 3–4 minutes.
- 4
Toss hot pasta into the skillet with tomatoes, add Italian seasoning, and stir until coated.
- 5
Remove from heat, fold in fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Divide between bowls and top with Parmesan cheese, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- colander
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