Seared Cherry Tomato Pasta

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Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) spaghettini
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp dried bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• pinch crushed hot pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot of boiling lightly salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.

Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat; sauté tomatoes until lightly seared, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and salt; toss to coat. Remove from pan and set aside.

Add remaining oil to pan; cook garlic and hot pepper flakes over medium heat until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomato mixture, pasta and reserved pasta water, stirring to combine. Toss with Parmesan cheese and basil.