Cherry Tomato Sauce and Spaghetti, Quick

By KodiakDavis

Ingredients

• 2 pints fresh cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 About 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 fresh red chili pepper, Italian cherry or Fresno, seeded and finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 3-4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or grated
• 3 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1/4 cup white vermouth or 1/2 cup dry white wine
• A handful of flat leaf parsley
• A few leaves basil, torn
• 1 pound spaghetti
• Grated pecorino cheese

Details

Adapted from rachaelray.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a pot of water to boil for the pasta.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Heat 1/4 cup EVOO, 4 turns of the pan, in large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
Add the chili pepper, garlic and capers and swirl around for 2-3 minutes;
add the vermouth or wine and the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Add the herbs and simmer while the pasta cooks, 8-10 minutes.
Cook the pasta in salted, boiling water. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water and drain the pasta.
Add the reserved starchy cooking water and the pasta to the sauce and toss for 1-2 minutes.
Top with cheese and serve immediately.