Children Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring about 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of pasta and 1 tsp of salt. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Add 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- 6
Season the Tomatoes
Add 1 tsp of garlic powder, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta back into the pot with the sautéed tomatoes. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated.
- 8
Add Basil and Cheese
Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta along with 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
- 9
Serve
Serve warm, with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top if desired.
