You gotta try this!!
You gotta try this!! is a easy Italian recipe that serves 4. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by Corey & Alicia on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 50 min
Cost: $7.40 total, $1.85 per serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti (dry, broken in half for easier stirring)
- 2 pints Cherry Tomatoes (halved; about 500 g)
- 6 cloves Garlic (peeled and crushed)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- ¼ cup Pasta Water (reserved from cooking the spaghetti)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Boil Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the spaghetti and cook until al dente (about 9‑10 minutes). Reserve ¼ cup of the hot pasta water, then drain the noodles.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: 212°F
Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, season with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are very soft and start to burst (about 8‑10 minutes).
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Medium
Blend the Sauce
Transfer the cooked tomatoes and garlic to a blender. Add the reserved pasta water (¼ cup) and blend on high until smooth and slightly thickened.
Time: PT2M
Re‑heat the Sauce
Return the blended sauce to the skillet over low heat, letting it warm through for 2‑3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Low
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss vigorously with the wooden spoon until the noodles are fully coated and the sauce clings to the pasta.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: Low
Finish with Parmesan
Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the pasta and toss again until the cheese melts into the sauce, creating a creamy finish.
Time: PT2M
Serve
Plate the spaghetti, add an extra sprinkle of Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrates
- 70 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Wheat, Dairy
Last updated: April 11, 2026






