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    Home » Pasta/Noodles » Blistered Tomato Pasta

    Blistered Tomato Pasta

    April 10, 2019

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    blistered tomatoes in a cast iron skillet then added with pasta

    Blistering tomatoes is a quick and easy way to turn a basic dish, into a super flavorful one. This blistered grape tomato pasta recipe is quick, easy, and flavorful.

    overhead photo of pasta in a white bowl with blistered tomtoes and arugula

    Tomatoes

    photo of box of grape tomatoes

    Grape tomatoes are delicious bite sized tomatoes with thick skins, that are perfect for blistering. You can sub cherry tomatoes in this recipe, but they are more watery and have a thinner skin.

    Blistering tomatoes

    cast iron skillet with blistered tomato inside

    Blistering tomatoes brings out SO much flavor and they compliment so many dishes. Using a cast iron olive oil, salt, and black pepper. I allowed them to sit without touching for 2-3 minutes to get that initial char. After that I tossed them around for another 5 minutes until they were charred all over.

    step by step photos of blistered tomatoes, arugula, and pasta being mixed in a cast iron

    You can stop there and serve the blistered grape tomatoes on the side of your favorite dish, or you can continue on with this simple pasta dish. I added minced garlic, fresh arugula, and sautéd them for 3 minutes until the arugula begins to wilt. I added in some gluten free pasta and combined it all together.

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    A quick, easy, and flavorful dinner!

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    Blistered Tomato Pasta

    Quick and easy pasta with blistered tomatoes, arugula, garlic, and gluten free pasta.
    4.62 from 31 votes
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    Course: Pasta/Noodles
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: blistered tomatoes, gluten-free, pasta, quick meal
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 532kcal
    Author: Stephanie

    Equipment

    • Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet
    • All Clad Stock Pot
    • Box Grater
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    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces grape tomatoes
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 7 ounces fresh arugula
    • 16 ounces gluten free pasta or pasta of choice
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

    Instructions

    • In a pasta pot, follow package instructions and cook pasta al dente. Reserve 2 tbsp of pasta water before draining. Set aside.
    • In a cast iron skillet over medium/high heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add in the grape tomatoes and allow to cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Push them around for an additional 3 minutes, until the outsides are charred/blistered. 
    • Lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, arugula, 2 tbsp olive oil, and salt/pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes, until the arugula begins to wilt. Add in the pasta, reserved pasta water, parmesan, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix all together, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve. 

    Notes

    • You can only blister the tomatoes and add them to your favorite dishes or use as a side dish.
    • You can substitute cherry tomatoes for grape tomatoes, but cherry tomatoes has a higher water content and thinner skin.
    • This dish may also be served cold as a pasta salad.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2219IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Originally Published: April 10, 2019 Post Updated: February 9, 2023 Filed Under: Cast Iron, Gluten-Free, Italian, Pasta/Noodles, Quick Meals Tagged With: Arugula, garlic, Tomatoes

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