Cherry Tomatoes and Cream
Transform simple ingredients into a velvety, comforting dish with this Cherry Tomatoes and Cream recipe. Bursting with the natural sweetness of sautéed cherry tomatoes and infused with the rich flavors of garlic, basil, and a hint of butter, this dish is cloaked in a luscious heavy cream sauce that’s seasoned to perfection. The finishing touch of grated Parmesan cheese elevates it into a luxurious yet effortless side dish or appetizer. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering. Serve it warm with crusty bread for dipping to savor every creamy bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams cherry tomatoes
- 150 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
Heat the butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat until melted and slightly foamy.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften and burst.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine with the tomatoes.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Let the mixture simmer on low heat for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken slightly.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the skillet just before turning off the heat.
Transfer the cherry tomatoes and cream to a serving dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for a finishing touch.
Serve warm as a side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.8 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 193 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1492 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1545 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
