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5-Ingredient Easy Cherry Tomato Pasta

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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 5 Ingredient Recipes, Cherry Tomatoes, Easy Dinners, Tomato Pasta
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 4 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lb dry pasta spaghetti, bucatini, penne rigate
  • 1 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt + pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • In a cold skillet, heat 4 tbsp of olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Watch the skillet and stir frequently so that the garlic doesn't brown. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Then add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and let it cook for about 8 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir the tomatoes frequently and press down on the blistered tomatoes to help release the juices.
  • While the cherry tomatoes are simmering, cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Make sure to reserve about a cup of pasta water and set aside.
  • Once the tomatoes have softened, add the fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the drained pasta to the sauce and about 1/3 cup of pasta water and increase the heat to high. Stir and toss the pasta with the sauce vigorously until you get a creamy texture to the sauce. Then remove the skillet from the heat and add the Parmesan and 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil. Plate and garnish with more fresh basil and parmesan. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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