Pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Pasta
  • Pasta : 8 ounces
  • Salt (for boiling water) : 1 teaspoon
• Sauce
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved) : 2 cups
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh basil (chopped) : 1/2 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Parmesan cheese (grated) : 1/4 cup

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Steps

• Cook the Pasta
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water.
• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Make the Sauce
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
• Stir in the chopped basil and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Combine Pasta and Sauce
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce.
• Toss well to coat the pasta with the sauce.
• Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and toss again.

Tips

• Use ripe and flavorful cherry tomatoes for the best taste.
• Adjust the amount of garlic and basil according to your preference.

Information

• This pasta dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
• You can add cooked chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.