summer tomato pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2Heat olive oil and butter in a pan.
  3. 3Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté.
  4. 4Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
  5. 5Add chili flakes, Italian seasoning, and pepper to the pan.
  6. 6Stir the mixture in the pan.
  7. 7Add halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and stir.
  8. 8Grate lemon zest directly into the pan.
  9. 9Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the pan.
  10. 10Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce.
  11. 11Stir to combine the pasta with the sauce.
  12. 12Add parmesan cheese to the pasta.
  13. 13Stir the parmesan into the pasta.
  14. 14Add salt to taste.
  15. 15Stir all ingredients together to combine.
  16. 16Add basil and stir.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta of choice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 5 minced garlic cloves
  • 0.5 tsp italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp basil
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • lemon zest
  • 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup parmesan
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

potpangraterwooden spoon

Tips

  • If you have fresh basil or parsley add some to finish.