🍝 One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients−4 servings+

• 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4½ cups water
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup grated parmesan

Steps

1. Put pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, pepper flakes, oil, water and salt in a wide pot.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring and tossing often with tongs.
3. Boil 9–10 minutes, stirring, until pasta is al dente and the water has become a glossy sauce.
4. Off heat, stir in basil and parmesan. Add a splash of water if it tightens up.