Quick Cherry Tomato Pasta

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   Step 1. Sauté the garlic

   Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.

   Don't let the garlic brown too much or it will taste bitter.
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   Step 2. Add the tomatoes

   Add the whole cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to blister and soften.

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   Step 3. Burst the tomatoes

   Gently press the tomatoes with the back of a spoon or spatula to burst them and release their juices. Continue cooking until a sauce forms.

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   Step 4. Cook the pasta

   Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

   The starchy pasta water will help create a silky sauce.

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   Step 5. Combine pasta and sauce

   Add the drained pasta directly to the pan with the tomato sauce. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce coats the pasta nicely.

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   Step 6. Finish and serve

   Remove from heat. Add grated parmesan and black pepper to taste. Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately.