Quick Cherry Tomato Pasta

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Sauté 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.

   Note

   Don't let the garlic brown too much or it will taste bitter.

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2. 02
   Step 2Add 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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3. 03
   Step 3Burst 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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4. 04
   Step 4Cook 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.

   Note

   The starchy pasta water will help create a silky sauce.

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5. 05
   Step 5Combine 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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6. 06
   Step 6Finish and serve

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

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