Pasta with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

By Jgerwin

Ingredients

• 1 (9 oz) pkg refrigerated fresh fettuccine
• 2 TBLS olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 C cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 C fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved (about 1/2 C)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; place pasta in a large bowl
2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and salt; cover and cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in basil and pepper. Add tomato mixture to pasta; toss well to combine. Top with cheese.