Side Of Pasta Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
2
Cook Pasta
Add 200g of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
3
Drain Pasta
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
4
Add Olive Oil
Return the drained pasta to the pot and add 1 tbs of olive oil. Toss gently to coat the pasta.

5
Prepare Garlic
Mince 2 cloves of garlic and set aside.
6
Cook Tomatoes
In a separate pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
7
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Add 250g of cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to burst.
8
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed for moisture.
9
Finish with Basil and Cheese
Tear 10 basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta along with 50g of grated Parmesan cheese. Season with black pepper to taste and toss everything together.