Il Buco Cookbook Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the garlic, halve the cherry tomatoes, and roughly chop the fresh basil.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
- 6
Season the Dish
Add the chopped basil, sea salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes and lemon zest to taste. Toss everything together until well combined.
Serving
- 7
Plate and Serve
Divide the pasta among serving plates, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with extra basil if desired. Serve immediately.
