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Tomato Basil Pasta

Celina Swartz
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Produce

  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced

Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Angel hair pasta

Refrigerated

  • 1 tbsp Butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions till al dente. While the pasta is cooking, reserve ½ cup pasta water and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add garlic. Sauté the garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook them for a few minutes till soft. Break the tomatoes slightly with the back of a spoon. Season with some salt.
  • Add reserved pasta water and simmer for 5 minutes till it thickens and becomes saucy.
  • Add pasta and butter and toss well. Add the basil, toss again till the basil wilts.
  • Serve immediately.
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