Cherry Tomato Pasta

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water.
  2. 2While the pasta cooks, make the sauce with extra virgin olive oil.
  3. 3When the oil is hot, add half of the cherry tomatoes.
  4. 4Add golden date tomatoes for sweetness.
  5. 5Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  6. 6Cook on medium-high heat for about five minutes.
  7. 7Add crushed garlic and finish cooking on low heat until the pasta is ready.
  8. 8Add the pasta to the pan with the sauce.
  9. 9Add a ladleful of pasta water, some fresh basil leaves, and cook for about a minute until you get a creamy sauce.
  10. 10Turn the heat off, and add grated parmesan cheese.
  11. 11Give it a final toss until the cheese melts.

Ingredients

  • 1 pasta
  • 1 handful salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bowl cherry tomatoes
  • 1 handful golden date tomatoes
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 ladleful pasta water
  • 1 handful basil
  • 1 handful parmesan cheese

Equipment

large potpanwooden spoontongsgarlic press