Spaghetti Al Pomodoro

Name: Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 garlic 4-5 cloves, peeled; 3/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons Enzo olive oil; Fresh basil leaves, torn; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pound spaghetti or homemade pasta; Salt, to taste

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Servings: 6 Total Time: 35 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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Spaghetti Al Pomodoro

Spaghetti Al Pomodoro is a simple, fresh, and flavorful Italian dish that celebrates the taste of ripe cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a light, comforting dinner, this recipe uses high-quality ingredients like Enzo olive oil and freshly grated Parmesan to create a balanced and delicious pasta dish. With minimal cooking time and easy steps, it’s a go-to recipe for when you want a healthy and satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 35 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 6 Calories: 375

Ingredients

1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved

4 garlic 4-5 cloves, peeled

³⁄₄ cup water

3 tablespoons Enzo olive oil (use code JENNARECIPES for a discount)

Fresh basil leaves, torn

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 pound spaghetti or homemade pasta

Salt, to taste

Instructions

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of Enzo olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Be careful not to brown the garlic.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and season with salt. Stir in the torn basil leaves and pour in ¾ cup of water. Cover the pan and let the tomatoes cook for 5-10 minutes until they begin to break down.
Remove the garlic cloves from the pan, mash them into a paste, and return them to the sauce. Stir to combine.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the tomato sauce, stirring gently to coat the pasta. Pour in the reserved ½ cup of pasta water and 1 tablespoon of Enzo olive oil. Mix everything together.
Top with more fresh basil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!