Aviator Pasta with Garlic-Tomato Sauce

Name: Aviator Pasta with Garlic-Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

A simple, flavorful pasta dish with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, ready in 20 minutes for a quick, satisfying meal.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
Step 3: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
Step 4: Add drained spaghetti and 2 tbsp reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss with tongs for 1 minute until sauce coats the pasta evenly, adding more pasta water if needed.
Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss until cheese melts and combines with the pasta, then serve immediately.