Skillet Tomato Pasta by Tastyiri En

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) pasta of choice
• 500g (1.1 lb) cherry tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to burst and release their juices.
4. Stir in the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
5. Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the tomatoes, adding 1/4 cup of pasta water to help emulsify the sauce until ready to serve.
6. Toss everything together over low heat for 1 minute until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
7. Remove from heat, stir in the fresh basil, and season with salt to taste before serving until ready to serve.