Pasta with "Melted Tomatoes," Garlic and Basil

July 25, 2016

A quick throw together pasta dish using the sweet cherry tomatoes of the season

Ingredients

8 ouncesthin spaghetti (or other long pasta, pasta water reserved)

2 tablespoonsolive oil

3cloves garlic, minced

1 pintsweet cherry tomatoes, halved

2 large handfuls crushed tomatoes or 1 large tomato, crushed (optional)

1 tablespoonbalsamic or sherry vinegar

1 tablespoonbutter

handful of slivered basil (or chiffonade)

Parmigiano-Regianno cheese, grated

Preparation

1. Cook pasta, reserving some pasta water. In a large skillet heat olive oil, add garlic and cherry tomatoes. Saute about 10 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes. Add vinegar, pasta, butter and basil to skillet. Cook 5 minutes, adding pasta water to thin if necessary. Serve with grated cheese.