2 recipe served on a plate, by Cheng's Restaurant and Bar
Jul 14 2026
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2 Recipe

Inspired by Cheng's Restaurant and Bar
Time30m
Serves2

Make 2 Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Boil the Pasta

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

2

Sauté Garlic

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

3

Cook Cherry Tomatoes

Add halved cherry tomatoes to the pan with garlic. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

4

Combine Ingredients

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, reserving a little pasta water. Add the pasta to the pan with the tomatoes and garlic. Toss together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.

5

Season and Serve

Stir in chopped fresh basil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes and lemon zest if desired. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.