15-Minute Pasta
Ingredients
- 400 g Pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 250 g Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
3. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Toss in cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water.
7. Add the drained pasta to the pan with the tomatoes and garlic.
8. Mix in fresh basil and a splash of reserved pasta water to create a sauce.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
