Cheesy Tomato Garlic Pasta
Cheesy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a quick and easy meal made in under 20 minutes! Tender noodles, savory garlic, bright bursts of cherry tomatoes, and of course lots of melty cheese are combined for a simple pasta that’s full of flavor!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Spaghetti Noodles
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 teaspoon of Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ½-1 Cup Reserved Pasta Water
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking until the tomatoes start to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing and stirring vigorously until the sauce emulsifies enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Adjust seasoning to taste then remove from the heat.
- Stir in the cheese a handful at a time, continuing to toss until it melts and everything is well-coated.
- Serve with basil leaves for garnish if desired.