Jul 14 2026
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Elske Recipe

Inspired by Smyth
Time30m
Serves2

Make Elske Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pasta

    Add 200g of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

  3. 3

    Drain the Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta and toss it with 1 tbsp of olive oil to prevent sticking.

Preparing Sauce

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    While the pasta cooks, wash and halve 500g of cherry tomatoes.

  2. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    In a pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced cloves of garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. 6

    Cook the Tomatoes

    Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until they start to burst, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Basil and Season

    Stir in 1 cup of fresh basil and season with 1 tsp of black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  5. 8

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Serve with grated 50g of Parmesan cheese on top.

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