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Oct 17 2025

30m

Serves 2

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Preparation

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.

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