Spianata & Cherry Tomato Pasta

Spianata & Cherry Tomato Pasta, known in Italy as Pasta con Spianata e Pomodorini, is a vibrant and flavourful dish that celebrates simple Italian ingredients. Sweet cherry tomatoes are gently sautéed with garlic and olive oil before being combined with spicy Spianata, creating a rich and aromatic sauce. Tossed with perfectly cooked pasta and finished with fresh parsley, this authentic Italian recipe is ideal for a quick yet satisfying meal.

Author

Affetto Italiano

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

18 minutes

Servings

2

Category

Dinner

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

• 300g Penne or Fusilli
• 100g Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 6–8 slices of Spianata (shop here), sliced into strips
• 1 Garlic clove
• Olive Oil (shop here)
• Fresh parsley

Directions

1. Sauté garlic and cherry tomatoes in olive oil until soft and slightly caramelised.
2. Add Spianata and cook 1–2 minutes.
3. Toss with cooked pasta and finish with chopped parsley.