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Fresh ingredients, timeless Italian tradition, and exceptional olive oil come together in this simple yet unforgettable pasta dish. Al dente pasta is tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, freshly grated Parmesan, garlic, and a generous drizzle of HoneyBall® Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Light, vibrant, and bursting with garden-fresh flavor, this recipe proves that championship meals don’t need complicated ingredients—just the very best ones.

⏱ Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Servings: 4–6

Difficulty: Easy

Perfect For: Weeknight Dinners • Garden Parties • Family Gatherings • Wine Nights • Summer Entertaining

🛒 Ingredients

Pasta

• 1 pound cavatappi, fusilli, or penne pasta
• ¼ cup HoneyBall® Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish

• Fresh basil leaves
• Extra shaved Parmesan
• Additional drizzle of HoneyBall® Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

👨🍳 Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.
3. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
4. In a large skillet, warm HoneyBall® Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil over medium heat.
5. Add sliced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. Add cherry tomatoes and cook just until they begin to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
7. Toss in the cooked pasta along with a splash of reserved pasta water.
8. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
9. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
10. Finish with another generous drizzle of HoneyBall® Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil before serving.

⚾ Coach’s Tip

Never rinse your pasta after cooking. The natural starch helps the olive oil, Parmesan, and tomato juices create a silky, flavorful sauce that clings beautifully to every bite.

🌭 Ballpark Pairings

• Home Run Heirloom Tomato Crostini
• Classic Caprese Salad
• Grilled Italian sausage
• Garlic bread
• Caesar salad
• Sparkling lemonade
• Pinot Grigio
• Chianti

🍯 Featured Product

HoneyBall® Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Crafted to highlight the natural flavor of every ingredient, HoneyBall® Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is perfect for pasta, salads, roasted vegetables, artisan bread, seafood, grilled meats, and everyday family cooking. Smooth, balanced, and beautifully versatile.

⚾ From the Dugout

Some recipes have been bringing families together for generations. A bowl of fresh pasta shared around the table, stories exchanged between bites, and the unmistakable aroma of garlic, basil, and olive oil filling the kitchen—that’s the kind of tradition worth preserving. At HoneyBall, we believe the finest meals aren’t always the most elaborate. Often, they’re the ones made with simple ingredients, prepared with care, and enjoyed with the people who matter most.