Burst tomato & basil pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz dry spaghetti
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• ½ tsp kosher salt, plus salt for pasta water
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup torn basil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Let’s make it

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup cooking water before draining.
2. Meanwhile heat oil in a large skillet. Add tomatoes and cook over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring, until some burst.
3. Reduce heat. Add garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
4. Toss pasta with tomatoes and ½ cup pasta water. Stir for 1–2 minutes, adding more water if needed.
5. Remove from heat and fold in basil and Parmesan.