Lello Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Linguine
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic
While the pasta is cooking, peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
- 3
Halve the Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and then slice them in half.
- 4
Chop the Basil
Wash the basil leaves, pat them dry, and chop them roughly.
Cooking
- 5
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
- 6
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they soften and start to burst.
- 7
- 8
Season the Dish
Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir in the chopped basil and mix well.
- 9
Serve
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the pasta in bowls. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil if desired.
