Pasta Dishes Recipe
A variety of pasta dishes made with fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Sauté the Garlic and Tomatoes
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light sauce. Stir in chopped basil, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Serve
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.