Category: Meatless -

Cherry Tomato Basil Pasta     

Ingredients:
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
7 cloves garlic, grated
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 pinch red chili flakes
3/4 lb angel hair pasta

Preparation:
Preheat skillet over medium low heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the chili flakes and sliced tomatoes to the pan, add a pinch of sea salt. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer until tomatoes start to burst and collapse.

Squeeze the lemon over the tomato sauce and remove from heat. Season to taste and stir in the fresh basil and remaining olive oil.

Meanwhile cook the pasta until al dente according to directions on the package. Drain pasta and add to pan with the cherry tomato sauce. Using kitchen tongs make sure to coat well. Garnish with additional fresh basil and serve.

Date added: 2020-08-28
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