Sweet Cherry Tomato Pasta
Prep time: Less than 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves 4
Talk about using time wisely! The pasta and homemade sauce cook at the same time to finish in just 12 minutes. It’s easy to make, tastes wonderful and looks beautiful. How great is that?
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ingredients
- 1 pound
- spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons
- olive oil
- 2 large cloves
- garlic, chopped
- 1 handful (1 cup)
- fresh basil leaves, torn, plus extra for sprinkling
- 2 pints
- cherry tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons
- kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup
- fresh ricotta
directions
Start boiling your water. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and basil, and cook, stirring, for 15 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper (12 turns on pepper mill) and cook, covered, for 8 minutes. Remove cover and continue to cook, stirring, until the tomatoes split. Your pasta should be about done. Drain it. Toss the pasta with the tomatoes and stir in the ricotta and the remaining tablespoon of oil. Serve sprinkled with the extra basil.
helpful hints
- Tear basil leaves instead of chopping to prevent bruising
- Smash garlic using the flat side of your chef's knife
- In this meal, you’re making two things at once. Make sure you set a timer!
- Pasta is al dente when it still has a little firmness when you bite into it. Pasta should not be mushy
tools needed
2 large pots, cutting board, chef’s knife, paring knife, tongs, colander, measuring cup, spoon
