Spaghetti ai Pomodorini (Cherry Tomato Pasta)
by Instagram
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: grated Parmesan cheese (usually made with animal rennet) → try vegan parmesan-style cheese (or nutritional yeast)
- Not vegetarian: grated Parmesan cheese (usually made with animal rennet) → try vegetarian hard cheese (Italian-style, made without animal rennet)
- Not gluten-free: spaghetti → try gluten-free pasta
- Not dairy-free: cold butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not low-FODMAP: spaghetti → try gluten-free pasta
- Not low-histamine: cherry tomatoes → try roasted red pepper purée
- Not kidney-friendly: cherry tomatoes → try roasted red pepper purée
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
↳ Imported from Instagram
About this recipe
A simple Italian pasta dish where sweet cherry tomatoes are sautéed with garlic and chilli until soft, then tossed with spaghetti to create a light, tangy sauce, typically enjoyed for lunch or…
Prep
5m
Cook
10m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 15m
Ingredients
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200 g spaghetti
13 pieces cherry tomatoes — 12–14 cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small garlic bulb — (or 8–10 cloves), thinly sliced
1 piece fresh red chilli — thinly sliced
0.5 tsp chilli flakes
0.5 tsp crushed black pepper
salt
3 cubes cold butter
4 tbsp reserved pasta water
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh basil leaves
Instructions
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- 1
Cook the spaghetti until al dente and reserve 4 tbsp of the pasta water.
- 2
Heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic and fresh red chilli until fragrant.
- 3
Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until softened. Gently mash them with a fork.
- 4
Stir in the chilli flakes, then add the cold butter and reserved pasta water. Turn off the heat and stir until the sauce becomes thick and glossy.
- 5
Toss in the cooked spaghetti, then finish with Parmesan and fresh basil. Mix well and serve.
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serves 4AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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Edit on 2026-08-12
Edited 8/12/2026, 3:38:25 PM
