Lemon-Garlic Italian Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Al dente spaghetti tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes, bright lemon juice, and garlic-infused olive oil for a fresh, simple Italian pasta dish. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 cups whole cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and bursting.
  2. Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 ounces spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
  3. Step 3: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and golden but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: Add the roasted cherry tomatoes, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and mix in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.

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