Savor the flavors of summer with Pasta with Cherry Tomato Sauce and Stracciatella, a delightful Italian recipe that’s simple and delicious.
Introduction
If spaghetti with tomato sauce is your passion, then this Pasta with Cherry Tomato Sauce and Stracciatella is an absolute must-try! This first course combines flavors and aromas that are meant to be together, representing the highest expression of Mediterranean cuisine. Cherry tomatoes, stracciatella, and basil come together in just a few simple steps to create a fresh and creamy dressing that perfectly wraps around the bucatini. Each forkful brings the taste of summer, and the final ‘scarpetta’ is the well-deserved grand finale! What are you waiting for? Pasta with Cherry Tomato Sauce and Stracciatella is the simple and genuine recipe you’ve been searching for!
Ingredients
- 400g bucatini pasta
- 500g cherry tomatoes
- 250g stracciatella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, then add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to burst and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy consistency.
- Remove from heat and gently mix in the stracciatella cheese until it melts slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Pasta with Cherry Tomato Sauce and Stracciatella!
Variations
Don’t miss out on these variations:
- Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, and Stracciatella
- Pasta with Datterini, Capers, and Stracciatella
- Ziti with Tomatoes, Pancetta, and Stracciatella
Total Time
15 min
Cuisine
Italian