Side Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Drizzle with 1 tbs of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Garlic
Mince 3 cloves of garlic and set aside.
- 5
Cut Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces.
Cooking Vegetables
- 6
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Add Vegetables
Add the diced red bell pepper and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 8
Combining Ingredients
- 9
Mix Pasta and Vegetables
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss to combine.
- 10
Season and Serve
Sprinkle with 1 tsp of black pepper, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tbs of basil. Toss again and serve warm.
