Vibrant pasta with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic, ready rapidly for an easy Italian dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
→ Vegetables & Herbs
02 - 14 oz ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 large handful fresh basil leaves, torn
→ Pantry
06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 - Extra basil leaves
# How to Make:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red onion, sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and softened but not browned.
03 - Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and release their juices.
04 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta with the sauce.
05 - Remove from heat, stir in torn basil leaves, and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves if desired.
