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Tomato Basil Pasta

Name: Tomato Basil Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced); 0.5 tsp red chili flakes; basil leaves (2–3 leaves, plus more for garnish); 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil; 200 g pasta; 0.333 cup reserved pasta water (Reserved from cooking the pasta); salt (For the pasta cooking water and to season the tomatoes); 0.333 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (For serving); basil (For garnish)

Recipe by Iram Mansoor @iramsfoodstory · Instagram

Imported by Iram Mansoor on SeeMeCook

Pasta tossed with a smooth sauce made from sautéed cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and chili flakes. Finished with reserved pasta water, freshly grated Parmesan, and fresh basil.

2 servings30 minItalian

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Ingredients

2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
0.5 tsp red chili flakes
basil leaves (2–3 leaves, plus more for garnish)
0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
200 g pasta
0.333 cup reserved pasta water (Reserved from cooking the pasta)
salt (For the pasta cooking water and to season the tomatoes)
0.333 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (For serving)
basil (For garnish)

Steps

1
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in salted water until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water.
2
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3
Add the thinly sliced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
4
Add the basil leaves and red chili flakes. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
5
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5–7 minutes, until soft and tender. Season with salt.
6
Transfer the cooked tomato mixture to a food blender and blend until a thick sauce forms.
7
Strain the blended sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to make it smooth.
8
Add the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and strained sauce to the pan.
9
Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce evenly coats the pasta.
10
Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact amount of salt or additional garnish basil. Use the package instructions for the pasta cooking water; the source does not provide an oven temperature or other cooking temperature beyond medium heat.