Description
TikTok Spaghetti is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines al dente spaghetti with a luscious sauce of bursting cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and rich olive oil. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its customizable ingredients, you can tailor it to your taste preferences while enjoying a delightful culinary experience straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried spaghetti
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Pasta: In a large pot of salted water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2. Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes, stirring until tomatoes soften and burst.
- 3. Combine Everything: Reserve some pasta water before draining spaghetti. Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce and toss together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- 4. Finish with Cheese: Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese until evenly distributed.
- 5. Plate It Up: Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh basil if desired and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg