Lazy Girl Pasta
Cherry tomatoes, garlic, and pasta cooked together in one pot, finished with butter and fresh basil. Dinner ready in 20 minutes with zero fussy technique.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, ~9 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic.
- 3
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pot to medium heat.
- 4
Melt butter in the pot. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add tomatoes and 0.5 cup pasta water. Simmer 2 minutes, stirring gently.
- 6
Return pasta to the pot. Toss well, adding more pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- 7
Remove from heat. Fold in basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Divide between bowls and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- colander
- wooden spoon
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