Charred Cherry Tomato Pasta with Alpeppo Pepper

Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Charred Cherry Tomato Pasta with Alpeppo Pepper
20 min.
4
344kcal

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Craving a quick, flavorful, and dairy-free pasta dish that's bursting with Mediterranean sunshine? Look no further! This Charred Cherry Tomato Pasta with Aleppo Pepper is a weeknight wonder, ready in just 20 minutes and packed with layers of deliciousness. Imagine sweet, blistered cherry tomatoes kissed with the subtle heat of Aleppo pepper, fragrant garlic, and aromatic thyme. The secret ingredient? A drizzle of pomegranate molasses adds a touch of tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the savory flavors.

This recipe is incredibly versatile. Serve it as a vibrant side dish, a delightful antipasti, a satisfying starter, or even a late-night snack. The charring of the tomatoes is key – it unlocks their natural sweetness and creates a depth of flavor you wouldn't believe. Don't be afraid to let them get nicely browned; that's where the magic happens! Every bite is an adventure, a dance of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes that will leave you wanting more.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe is incredibly easy to master. It's a fantastic way to use up those ripe cherry or grape tomatoes from the garden or farmers market. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet sophisticated pasta dish. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon thyme leaves fresh roughly chopped
  • clove garlic paper thin sliced
  • pound grape tomatoes dried whole washed and thoroughly
  • teaspoon ground aleppo pepper 
  • tablespoon pomegrantate molasses 
  • tablespoon olive oil divided
  • ounce perciatelli pasta 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain pasta.Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a heavy-bottomed large skillet over high heat until wisps of smoke come off the pan.
  3. Add garlic, Aleppo pepper, and thyme, and cook for a few seconds until just fragrant.
  4. Add tomatoes, stir to coat in oil, then cook, swirling occasionally, until tomatoes charred and about to burst, about 4 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, add drained pasta, pomegranate molasses, ¼ cup of the pasta water, stir to coat, taste, and add salt or sugar as desired.
  5. Add remaining pasta water, as needed, so that the sauce delicately coats each strand of pasta.Stir in remaining 1 tbsp of the oil, walnuts, and basil or parsley and toss to coat the pasta. Taste, add more salt and Aleppo pepper as desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories344kcal
Protein10%
Fat30.28%
Carbs59.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.75
Glycemic Load
20.12
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.073043636654%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.77mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:344.47kcal
17.22%
Fat:11.68g
17.97%
Saturated Fat:1.66g
10.35%
Carbohydrates:51.85g
17.28%
Net Carbohydrates:48.37g
17.59%
Sugar:8.3g
9.22%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:19.89mg
0.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.68g
17.35%
Selenium:37.25µg
53.22%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.65%
Vitamin A:1116.88IU
22.34%
Vitamin C:17.28mg
20.94%
Vitamin E:2.38mg
15.87%
Vitamin K:15.92µg
15.16%
Phosphorus:142.55mg
14.25%
Magnesium:56.92mg
14.23%
Potassium:493.12mg
14.09%
Fiber:3.48g
13.93%
Copper:0.27mg
13.59%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.71%
Vitamin B3:1.77mg
8.86%
Iron:1.56mg
8.68%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.15%
Folate:27.67µg
6.92%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.84%
Calcium:42.71mg
4.27%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.1%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.88%
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