Jul 14 2026

Chef's Pasta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Chef's creation of the day

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Sauce

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes

    Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they soften and release their juices.

  4. 4

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. If the mixture seems dry, add some reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.

  5. 5

    Finish with Basil and Cheese

    Stir in the chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil and cheese if desired.

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