Easy Cherry Tomato Basil Spaghetti

Difficulty Level: Easy

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size: 2-4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. spaghetti

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 pints cherry tomatoes

• Salt to taste

• 4 tbsp. butter

• 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated

• 1/4 cup basil chiffonade (plus more for garnish)

• Pasta water as needed
  

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a large sauté pan and sauté the garlic over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes.

3. Add the cherry tomatoes to the sauté pan and salt to taste. Let simmer over medium-low heat until the tomatoes begin to burst, about 10 minutes.

4. Once the water comes to a boil, add plenty of salt. Cook the pasta until it is al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

5. Strain the pasta and add it directly to the pan with the cherry tomatoes along with the butter and 1/4 cup of pasta water. Toss on medium heat.

6. Add the parmigiano and toss again, adding more pasta water as needed, 1/4 cup at a time.

7. Lastly, add the basil chiffonade and toss again.

8. Plate and top with more basil and Parmigiano.