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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil.
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Typically, this takes about 8-10 minutes.
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Reserve a cup of pasta water for later use.
Preparing the Sauce
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes
Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to the tomato mixture. Stir well.
Combining Ingredients
Mix Pasta with Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Add Basil and Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until cheese is melted and evenly distributed.
Finish and Serve
Drizzle with lemon juice if desired, and serve hot. Garnish with extra basil and Parmesan cheese on top.