2 Packs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- 2
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and start to burst.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 5
Finish with Basil and Cheese
Stir in the chopped fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and mix well.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the pasta to serving plates and garnish with additional basil and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.