Katie's Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Sauce Preparation
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
Mix in Pasta and Season
Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water, chopped basil, and stir to combine. Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
Serve
Transfer the pasta to serving plates and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!