Katie's Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat.
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt.
Cook Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
Season Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
Add Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce, tossing well to coat all the pasta evenly.
Serve
Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.