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Spaghetti with Tomato and Basil

Spaghetti with Tomato and Basil

Spaghetti with Tomato and Basil — Filipino-style pasta with sweet sauce, hotdogs, and cheese. A uniquely Filipino comfort food.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large b Spaghetti noodles
  • 2 clove garlic (minced)
  • 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 piece cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 8 piece fresh basil leaves (cut into strips)
  • 1.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instruction.

  2. Heat a skillet or pan then pour-in the olive oil.

  3. Sauté the garlic until color turns medium yellow.

  4. Add in the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes

  5. Drain the pasta then put it in the skillet or pan and toss.

  6. Add the fresh basil, salt, and pepper then toss the pasta once more.

  7. Turn off the heat then transfer the pasta to a serving dish.

  8. Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top then serve.