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A white bowl filled with pasta, mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and a tangy cherry tomato sauce sits on a wooden surface.

Tangy Cherry Tomato Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: angel hair pasta, Pasta recipe, summer recipe, tangy cherry tomato sauce, tomato recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 550kcal
This is an easy summer pasta recipe, using cherry tomatoes and basil from my garden
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Equipment

Ingredients

Tangy Cherry Tomato Sauce

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp finely diced shallots
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Redmonds Real Salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 6 oz angel hair pasta
  • 2 small mozzarella balls

Instructions

Tangy Cherry Tomato Sauce

  • Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet and heat on medium-high
  • Add the chopped shallots and sauté until translucent, add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and spices and let cook, stirring often for about 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are bursting.
  • Add the vinegar to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes while stirring and well combined. Take off the heat.

Pasta

  • While the tomatoes are cooking down, bring a large pot with water and salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta in a colander

Assemble

  • Add the pasta to a pasta bowl, add the sauce, and toss until the pasta is covered. Garnish with mozzarella balls, fresh basil strips, and parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1206mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 3mg