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Spicy & Garlicy Cherry Tomato Pasta

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30min

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4 servings

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This Spicy & Garlicy Cherry Tomato Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of cherry tomatoes with the kick of chili flakes and the aromatic punch of garlic. The sauce is light yet intensely flavored, coating the pasta perfectly. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving something delicious with minimal effort. The fresh basil adds a lovely herbal note to round out the flavors.

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4 g
5 g
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Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Boil pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

2
Prepare ingredients

While pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the garlic cloves.

3
Start sauce

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and chili flakes, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4
Cook tomatoes

Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to burst and release their juices.

5
Season

Add salt and black pepper to the tomato mixture, stir well.

6
Combine pasta and sauce

Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add pasta to the skillet with the tomato sauce.

7
Toss and adjust

Toss pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

8
Add basil

Tear fresh basil leaves and add to the pasta, tossing gently to combine.

9
Serve

Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra basil leaves and grated cheese if desired.

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