The Italian Job Recipe
Make The Italian Job 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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Main 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 rest.
- 2
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 5
Serve
Plate the pasta and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with more fresh basil if desired.