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Easy One-Pan Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan pasta dish where spaghetti cooks in a garlic butter sauce with bursting cherry tomatoes, creating a flavorful and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: slice or mince garlic and halve cherry tomatoes. Measure butter, broth, and pasta.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until silky and fragrant, avoiding browning.
  3. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until soft and fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook about 3 minutes until they soften and release juices.
  5. Pour in broth and stir to combine with butter, garlic, and tomatoes.
  6. Add pasta, breaking spaghetti in half if needed, and submerge in broth mixture.
  7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid reduces to creamy consistency. Add more broth or water if liquid evaporates too quickly.
  8. Taste pasta for al dente texture and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Toss in torn basil leaves.
  10. Serve immediately, optionally topped with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and broth for smoother sauce. Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking. Add broth or water if liquid evaporates too quickly. Fresh cherry tomatoes provide best flavor and texture. For vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese. Medium to medium-low heat is key to avoid burning butter and ensure creamy sauce.

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