Smaller tomatoes, like cherry or grape, have brighter, fruitier flavors than larger ones.

Look for colorful selections such as the orange Sun Gold and the purple Black Cherry.

Smaller tomatoes, like cherry or grape, have brighter, fruitier flavors than larger ones.

Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Ingredients

8ouncesuncooked penne pasta

2tablespoonsunsalted butter

2pintscherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 lb.)

2/3cupminced shallot (from 1 [3-oz.]

Meanwhile, melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high.

Sprinkle the tomato-shrimp mixture with salt and pepper, and stir in heavy cream.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in chopped fresh tarragon and cooked pasta, and serve immediately.