Penelope. Architect Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Stir occasionally.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water for later use.
Preparing Sauce
- 4
Sauté Garlic
While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Add 250 grams of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and start to burst.
- 6
Season Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomato mixture. Toss to combine, adding the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves and mix them into the pasta. Stir well to ensure even distribution.
- 9
Serve
Serve the pasta warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.