Pasta with Sun Gold Tomatoes

Health score
30%
Pasta with Sun Gold Tomatoes
45 min.
2
774kcal

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If you're looking for a fresh and flavorful dish that celebrates the vibrant taste of sunny tomatoes, this Pasta with Sun Gold Tomatoes is the perfect choice. Ideal for a light lunch or a delightful main course, this recipe brings together the delicate sweetness of Sun Gold tomatoes and the aromatic essence of fresh basil. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this tantalizing dish even on the busiest of days.

The combination of blistered tomatoes, garlic, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes creates a sauce that clings beautifully to your pasta, delivering bursts of flavor in every bite. Toss in generous amounts of Pecorino or Parmesan cheese for a rich, creamy finish that elevates the dish to a new level of indulgence. You can personalize each serving by adding a sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs for added texture and an extra touch of comfort.

This meal is not only satisfying but also nutritious, with a balanced caloric breakdown that keeps your energy up throughout the day. Whether you're serving it as a side dish at your next dinner party or enjoying it as a main dish during your lunch break, this Pasta with Sun Gold Tomatoes is sure to impress. Get ready to delight your taste buds with a dish that's as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • servings breadcrumbs toasted (for garnish; optional)
  • ounces capellini 
  • ounces cherry tomatoes 
  • medium basil fresh
  •  garlic clove thinly sliced
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • 0.8 cup pecorino cheese finely grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over mediumheat.
  2. Add tomatoes, garlic, and red pepperflakes, season with salt, and cook, coveredslightly and swirling pan often, until tomatoesblister and burst, 10-12 minutes. Press down ontomatoes to release their juices.
  3. Remove panfrom heat and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, bring 3 quarts water to a boilin a 5 quart pot. Season with salt; add pasta andcook, stirring occasionally, until about 2minutes before tender.
  5. Drain pasta, reserving1 cup pasta cooking water.
  6. Transfer pasta to skillet with tomatoes; setover high heat.
  7. Add 1/2 cup pasta water. Cook,stirring and tossing often, until sauce thickensand begins to coat the pasta, about 1 minute.Stir in remaining oil, cheese, and half the basiland toss until sauce coats pasta and pastais al dente. (
  8. Add more pasta water if sauceseems dry.)
  9. Add remaining basil, season withsalt, and serve with breadcrumbs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories774kcal
Protein13.27%
Fat46.58%
Carbs40.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
84.5
Glycemic Load
26.19
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
23.477391367373%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:773.63kcal
38.68%
Fat:40.1g
61.7%
Saturated Fat:10.66g
66.65%
Carbohydrates:77.77g
25.92%
Net Carbohydrates:73.63g
26.77%
Sugar:6.04g
6.71%
Cholesterol:39mg
13%
Sodium:739.8mg
32.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.7g
51.4%
Selenium:62.76µg
89.65%
Manganese:1.07mg
53.58%
Phosphorus:500.23mg
50.02%
Calcium:457.12mg
45.71%
Vitamin E:4.97mg
33.1%
Vitamin C:27.08mg
32.82%
Vitamin K:28.56µg
27.2%
Magnesium:77.11mg
19.28%
Copper:0.39mg
19.27%
Vitamin A:868.94IU
17.38%
Zinc:2.53mg
16.86%
Fiber:4.14g
16.56%
Iron:2.95mg
16.4%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.67%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.41%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.96%
Potassium:510.66mg
14.59%
Vitamin B3:2.81mg
14.03%
Folate:44.62µg
11.16%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.58%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.5%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.25%
Source:Epicurious