Tomato-Basil Spaghetti

Serves 6

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Fill a large 4 to 6 quart saucepan with cold fresh water over high heat, covered. When water comes to a boil, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta to the water.
2. Cook for al dente texture cooking time listed on pasta package. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking liquid.
3. Meanwhile, preheat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté about 30 seconds. Add halved grape tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until tomatoes start to release some of their juice. Stir in 1 cup of the fresh basil and taste for seasoning.
4. Add cooked spaghetti and toss with sauce so it is evenly coated. Drizzle in reserved pasta cooking liquid as needed to thin the sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Serve generous helpings in pasta bowls and top with freshly shredded Parmesan and 1/2 cup remaining chopped fresh basil.