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
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, ~9 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic.
Step 3
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pot to medium heat.
Step 4
Melt butter in the pot. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Add tomatoes and 0.5 cup pasta water. Simmer 2 minutes, stirring gently.
Step 6
Return pasta to the pot. Toss well, adding more pasta water to create a silky sauce.
Step 7
Remove from heat. Fold in basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 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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