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    Burst Tomato Basil Pasta – Vegan, GF

    June 15, 2021 by Samantha Leave a Comment

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    Burst Tomato Basil Pasta

    This Burst Tomato Basil Pasta is equal parts delicious and easy. Which kind of makes it the perfect meal. I had a huge Costco-sized package of cherry tomatoes sitting on my counter for far too long. We just hadn’t made it through them and I wanted to use them up before we wasted $8 worth of tomatoes. I’d made this pasta a long time ago, and it was the only thing coming to mind at that moment where this massive container of tomatoes made any sense.

    Burst Tomato Basil Pasta

    Here’s where I’ll also say that it’s obviously made even better with fresh basil. But, I was making this on the fly to justify overspending on produce for the week, and fresh basil wasn’t in my fridge at the moment. So, this seemed like a perfect opportunity to test an old recipe with a plan B ingredient (dried basil) that I always have on hand. I’m happy to report that the results were still amazingly delicious – so much so, that I’ll share them with you here, while still giving the fresh basil option for those of you who are more organized with your meal planning than I am!

    Burst Tomato Basil Pasta

    Fresh vs dried basil

    The general rule of thumb is a ratio of 1:3, dried : fresh. Simply put, that means if you need 1 tsp of dried basil, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of fresh basil in its place. (3 tsp = 1 tbsp). This ratio works with most dried herbs, such as oregano, basil, dill, parsley, etc.

    The other main thing to note is the differences in when to add each type of herb to a recipe. When working with dried basil, you’ll want to add it earlier in the cooking process. Dried herbs take more time to release their flavors. Fresh herbs, on the other hand, are delicate and release their flavors quickly. Therefore, you can add those herbs towards the end of the cooking process to best preserve their flavors and textures.

    Burst Tomato Basil Pasta

    How to make this pasta

    • Prepare your pasta noodles according to the instructions on the box. See notes if using fresh pasta. Be sure to generously salt your pasta water.
    • In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions for 3 minutes until they begin to turn translucent. Then, add the halved cherry tomatoes and garlic. Reduce the heat to medium-low, so the garlic doesn’t burn. Burnt garlic is bitter! Continue to stir and cook for about another 5 minutes, pressing slightly on some of the tomatoes to “burst” them and release the juices.
    • Add the lemon juice and sea salt and stir to combine. Then add ½ cup of the pasta water and stir again. Let it thicken for a minute or two over medium-low heat.
    • Add the al dente cooked pasta and fresh basil. Toss everything in the pan to evenly coat the pasta, and turn off the heat. The heat in the pan will thicken the pasta water and tomato juices into a delicious, light sauce. If your sauce isn’t thickening, turn the heat back on to medium-low again for a minute or two. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
    • Remove the pan from the heat and serve. Top with additional fresh basil if desired.

    This Burst Tomato Basil Pasta is

    • Easy to make
    • Satisfying
    • Fresh
    • Light
    • Flavorful
    • Simple
    • Delicious!

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    If you make this Burst Tomato Basil Pasta, let us know what you think! Comment or leave a rating below, or show us your stuff on Instagram #plantednoshery. We would love to hear from you. However you found our little slice of the internet, we’re so glad you’re here. We hope you find lots of deliciousness in these pages, beginning with this easy pasta dish – Enjoy!

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    Burst Tomato Basil Pasta – Vegan, GF

    This fresh tomato basil pasta is incredibly simple, totally delicious and made with just 8 everyday ingredients. Cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic and basil are all you need to flavor this simple, satisfying pasta dish.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: Gluten Free, North American, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: basil, burst tomato, cherry tomato, easy dinner, easy pasta, italian inspired, pasta, spaghetti
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 340g Spaghetti pasta noodles, GF if needed Any type of pasta can be substituted by dry, uncooked pasta weight. See notes for using Fresh Pasta.
    • 4 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup Onion, finely diced
    • ½ cup Pasta water
    • 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped or thinly sliced can substitute 2 tsp dry basil – see notes
    • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp Olive oil
    • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
    • 1-2 tsp Sea Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Prepare your pasta noodles according to the instructions on the box. See notes if using fresh pasta. Be sure to generously salt your pasta water.
    • In a non stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions for 3 minutes until they begin to turn translucent. Then, add the halved cherry tomatoes and garlic. Reduce the heat to medium low, so the garlic doesn't burn. Burnt garlic is bitter! Continue to stir and cook for about another 5 minutes, pressing slightly on some of the tomatoes to "burst" them and release the juices.
    • Add the lemon juice and sea salt and stir to combine. Then add ½ cup of the pasta water and stir again. Let it thicken for a minute or two over medium low heat.
    • Add the al dente cooked pasta and fresh basil. Toss everything in the pan to evenly coat the pasta, and turn off the heat. The heat in the pan will thicken the pasta water and tomato juices into a delicious, light sauce. If your sauce isn't thickening, turn the heat back on to medium low again for a minute or two. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
    • Remove the pan from the heat and serve. Top with additional fresh basil if desired, and Enjoy!

    Notes

    Fresh pasta only needs to cook for 1-3 minutes.  Check the instructions on your fresh pasta, and prepare it al dente.  The pasta will cook to a softer texture in the sauce pan, after it has finished boiling.
    If you prefer to use dried basil, reduce the amount needed to 2 tsp.  Dried basil needs to be added at the beginning of cooking, along with the cherry tomatoes.  Fresh basil will be added near the end of cooking along with the pasta.

    Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Main Dishes, Supper, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, burst tomato, cherry tomato, easy dinner, easy pasta, italian inspired, spaghetti

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