Creamy Garlic Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper
• Fresh basil or parsley, optional
• Red pepper flakes, optional

Directions

Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 4–5 minutes, until the tomatoes soften. Stir in the cream and Parmesan. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes. Add the pasta and toss until coated. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time. Finish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Serves: 2