Angel Hair with Tomatoes and Basil

A simple and delicious pasta toss made with tomatoes, garlic and Parmesan cheese, ingredients synonymous with classic Italian cuisine.

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Serves 6

Ingredients:

16 oz Prince^® Angel Hair

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

8 garlic cloves, chopped

3 lbs cherry tomatoes

coarse salt

freshly ground black pepper

2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and reserve 1 cup cooking water.

2. Add olive oil to a large pot and turn heat to medium-high. When oil is simmering, add tomatoes and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Add garlic and reduce heat to medium. Mix tomatoes and garlic together for 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant.

4. Add 1 cup pasta water to the tomato mixture and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Tomatoes should break apart at this point.

5. Toss mixture with cooked pasta and season generously with salt and pepper. Add basil and Parmesan cheese and toss just before serving.