This tomato basil pasta has about 5-6 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes to make. And still packs a punch in terms of flavor. The cherry tomatoes burst and create a beautiful garlic basil sauce that's really fresh and tasty.
200gramsAngel Hair Pastaor any other long string pasta
1tablespoonSalt
3tablespoonsOlive Oil
1tablespoonGarlicminced
3 ½cupsCherry Tomatoes
1cupFresh Basil Leavesloosely packed
1tablespoonButter
Fresh mozzarella / Bocconcini
Instructions
Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions till al dente. While the pasta is cooking, reserve ½ cup pasta water and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add garlic. Sauté the garlic on a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
Add tomatoes and two pinches of salt and cook them for a few minutes till soft. Break the tomatoes slightly with the back of a spoon.
Add reserved pasta water and simmer for 5 minutes till it thickens and becomes saucy.
Add pasta and butter and toss well. Add the basil, toss again till the basil wilts. Break the cheese and add it on top. Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Always add the pasta to boiling water. Never add pasta to warm or room temperature water. Time it and cook it till al dente.
Reserve some of the pasta water as the starch present in this will help thicken the sauce.
Cook tomatoes on medium heat instead of low heat. This will give it an extra charred smoky flavour.
Time it so that the pasta gets cooked just about the same time the sautéed tomatoes are ready. This way the pasta won't harden and the sauce won't settle.