Campanelle with Cherry Tomatoes

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Campanelle pasta is tossed with a cheesy, cherry tomato sauce in this quick and easy Italian recipe that's perfect for a weeknight family Italian dinner.

Ingredients

1 pound campanelle pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese
1 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water; bring to a rolling boil. Stir in campanelle; return to a boil. Cook campanelle uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
2 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and garlic; cook until garlic is fragrant and just beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and kosher salt; cook, stirring often, until tomatoes are just beginning to break down and release their juices, about 3 minutes.
3 Add cooked pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with Pecorino cheese and basil; toss to combine. Loosen sauce with reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.