Summertime Pasta
 
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Serves: Serves 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound angel hair pasta
  • 4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
  • olive oil
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving
  • 1½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Instructions
  1. Combine the tomatoes, ½ cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
  2. Just before you're ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and mix well.
Recipe by Big City Tiny Kitchen at https://bigcitytinykitchen.com/summertime-pasta/