Description
Spicy Tomato Garlic Confit Pasta is a bold and flavorful dish made with slow-cooked cherry tomatoes and garlic in olive oil, infused with chili flakes for heat. The rich confit forms a luxurious sauce that clings to your favorite pasta, making it a quick and elegant weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 6–8 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz (225g) spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine olive oil, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook over low heat for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and garlic is soft and golden.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet, mash the garlic and tomatoes gently with a spoon to form a sauce. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes until well combined.
- Add drained pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss everything together until pasta is coated in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra depth, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice at the end.
- Use a mix of cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes for texture variation.
- This dish works well with long pasta like linguine or bucatini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy pasta, garlic confit, tomato confit, cherry tomato pasta, vegetarian pasta