Pasta with Bursting Cherry Tomato Sauce

This recipe reminds me that the cherry tomato does not have to be relegated to a salad only. The dish is easy and a delight ~ even more beautiful and tasty with a mix of different cherry tomatoes. Enjoy as a meal with a side salad or as an appetizer to a meat entree. Delish!

What you need:

• 1 pound pasta

• Kosher salt

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 3 pints cherry tomatoes

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• Pinch of sugar

• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

Directions:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.

• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12" skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6–8 minutes.

• Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with Parmesan.(Courtesy of Epicurious.com)

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