Angel Hair Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
A simple and flavorful pasta dish featuring angel hair pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a blend of cheeses.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6ozAngel Hair Pasta
- 2cupsCherry Tomatoes
- 4sprigsFresh Basil, torn, divided
- 3cloveGarlic, peeled, thinly sliced
- 4tbspFreshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 4tbspCrumbled Feta Cheese
- 2tbspUnsalted Butter
- 1tbspExtra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 8cupsWater
Seasonings
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, as needed
- Granulated Sugar, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
How to make Angel Hair Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Cooking Steps
In a skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the cherry tomatoes and roast for about 5 minutes.
In a large pot of water, add generous pinches of salt. Bring to a boil, then add the angel hair pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the time on the package directions.
To the skillet with tomatoes, add garlic, fresh basil, unsalted butter, crushed red pepper flakes, granulated sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 more minutes to infuse the flavor.
Use tongs to transfer the pasta to the skillet. Add Parmesan cheese and crumbled feta cheese. Stir to combine until the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle the basil leaves on top. Serve with more Parmesan cheese on top.
Tips & Tricks
Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
For a sweeter sauce, add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
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