Tomato Spiral Toss
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, the Tomato Spiral Toss is a quick and easy pasta dish that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Featuring tender spiral pasta coated in a garlic-infused cherry tomato sauce, this recipe is elevated with the vibrant aroma of fresh basil and a touch of heat from red chili flakes. A sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese rounds out the dish with rich, savory notes, while reserved pasta water ensures a silky, cohesive texture. Perfect for busy weeknights, this 25-minute recipe combines convenience with gourmet flair, all while showcasing the beauty of seasonal produce. Serve warm and garnish with extra basil and cheese for a presentation that’s as stunning as its taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams spiral pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 300 grams ripe cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 liter water
Instructions
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the spiral pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Toss the halved cherry tomatoes into the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until they soften and release some of their juices.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Pour in the reserved pasta water and toss everything together to coat the pasta in the tomato-garlic mixture.
Stir in the chopped basil leaves, red chili flakes, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the flavors meld for 1-2 minutes.
Serve the Tomato Spiral Toss warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 713 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% | |
*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.
