Pasta with Grape Tomatoes
Basic ingredients:
Serves 4
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves sliced thin
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 large basil leaves, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1 pound spaghettini pasta
- freshly grated Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese for serving
Steps:
- Add olive oil and garlic to a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook until garlic is lightly browned, then add the sliced tomatoes, red pepper flake, basil, and salt.
- Saute the tomatoes until they are softened and have started to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of liberally salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Strain pasta and transfer to the saute pan with the sauce and toss until completely coated.
- Dish out into individual serving bowls and serve with grated Parmagiano-Reggiano.