Fresh Tomatoes and Basil Spaghetti
Serves 6 Prep Time 15 minutes | Cook Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
500 g Dried spaghetti
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
5 Cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 Red chili, seeded and thinly sliced
2 Pints cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup Basil leaves, roughly torn
½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti until tender but firm to the tooth.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil and set over medium high heat.
- Add the garlic and chili to the oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid browning.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the pan along with some of the pasta water and toss to combine.
- Add the basil and half of the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the pasta and top with the other half of the cheese.
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Suggested Pairings: A refreshing or thirst quenching style of beer such as a lager would be perfect with this light pasta dish.
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