15 minute tomato basil pasta

Ingredients

• 10 oz gluten free spaghetti
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup fresh basil, torn
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Shortcut: 1/2 cup jarred basil pesto instead of the tomatoes and garlic

Steps

1. 1Cook the pasta by the package directions, saving 1/2 cup of the water.
2. 2While it cooks, warm the oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until the garlic is just golden.
3. 3Add the tomatoes, pepper flakes and a pinch of salt. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, pressing a few with a spoon, until saucy.
4. 4Toss in the pasta with a splash of pasta water, then the basil and Parmesan.
5. 5Pesto version: toss the drained pasta with pesto and a little pasta water, then top with halved fresh tomatoes.