01 -
Rinse cherry tomatoes and mince garlic. Slice larger tomatoes if necessary. Set aside.
02 -
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
03 -
Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, then add cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes burst, forming a sauce.
04 -
Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
05 -
Plate pasta, garnish with fresh basil, and add parmesan or red pepper flakes if desired.