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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.
- 7
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
Final Touches
- 8
Season
Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir well to combine.
- 9
Add Basil and Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 10
Serve
Plate the pasta dish and garnish with extra basil and cheese if desired.