Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Toasted Garlic

By Astrid

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb whole grain spaghetti
• 3 TBSP olive oil
• 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, sliced into ribbons
• 1/3 cup coarsely grated Parmesan
• 1/2 Tsp salt
• 1/4 Tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta cooks, pour the oil into a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently., until the garlic is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes. Increase the heat to medium-high, cover and cook until the tomatoes are warm and softened, but still retain their shape, about 3 minutes.
3. Add pasta, 1/4 cup of each of the basil and Parmesan, and the salt and black pepper to the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Top with remaining cheese and basil and serve.