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A Simple Delight: Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes Pasta with Garlic & Basil

Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes Pasta with Garlic & Basil made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g spaghetti or linguine
  • 500 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
  • Parmesan cheese for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook the tomatoes for about 5-7 minutes until they burst and form a saucy consistency, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the tomato sauce. If too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
  7. Stir in the chopped basil just before serving.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.