Spaghetti Cherry Tomatoes

Spaghetti Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 400g cherry tomatoes

• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 5 basil leaves, chopped

• 200g spaghetti

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes

• Salt to taste

• ¼ cup pasta water

• Parmesan cheese

• ¼ teaspoon sugar (if the tomatoes are too acidic)

 Method

• Prepare the Ingredients – Cut the tomatoes in half and set them aside in a bowl. Thinly slice 3 garlic cloves and roughly chop the basil leaves.

• Cook the Pasta – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. You can use any type of pasta.

• Sauté the Garlic – Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to prevent burning.

• Cook the Tomatoes – Add the halved tomatoes, chilli flakes, and a pinch of salt to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.

• Add Basil – Stir in the chopped basil. If the sauce tastes too acidic, add a small amount of sugar to balance the flavors.

• Combine Pasta Water – Pour in a ladle of pasta water and mix well to create a light sauce.

• Mix the Pasta – Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss thoroughly to coat in the sauce. Turn off the heat.

• Finish and Serve – Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

 

Enjoy !!!