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Blistered Tomato Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring blistered grape tomatoes and fresh arugula, perfect for a light, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Grape Tomatoes

  • 16 ounces grape tomatoes

Olive Oil

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for initial blistering)

Garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Arugula

  • 7 ounces fresh arugula

Pasta

  • 16 ounces gluten free pasta or pasta of choice

Kosher Salt

  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt

Black Pepper

  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Parmesan

  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan

Red Pepper Flakes

  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions, reserving 2 tbsp of pasta water.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add grape tomatoes, and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir for 3 minutes until blistered.
  • Add garlic, arugula, remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; sauté for 3 minutes until arugula wilts.
  • Mix in cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, parmesan, and red pepper flakes; toss to combine.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: arugula, Pasta, Tomatoes