3 Pac. Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Preparing the Sauce
Sauté Garlic
In the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes
Add 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked pasta to the pot, along with the reserved pasta water, 1 cup of chopped fresh basil, and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until well combined.
Serving
Season and Serve
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.