Angel Hair with Tomatoes and Basil
A simple and delicious pasta toss made with tomatoes, garlic and Parmesan cheese, ingredients synonymous with classic Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
Ingredients
16 oz Creamette® Angel Hair
0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 garlic clove, chopped
3 lbs cherry tomatoes
2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cooking Directions
1
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and reserve 1 cup cooking water.
2
Add olive oil to a large pot and turn heat to medium-high. When oil is simmering, add tomatoes and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add garlic and reduce heat to medium. Mix tomatoes and garlic together for 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant.
4
Add 1 cup pasta water to the tomato mixture and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Tomatoes should break apart at this point.
5
Toss mixture with cooked pasta and season generously with salt and pepper. Add basil and Parmesan cheese and toss just before serving.
