Italian pasta
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Remember that the taste of the finished dish always depends on the quality of the ingredients. Good olive oil, high-quality pasta, and delicious pesto sauce are the key to an excellent dinner. The ready dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add a peeled garlic clove, crushed with the side of a knife, and warm for a minute until fragrant.
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Step 3
Add the cherry tomatoes, halved. Gently sauté, stirring.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Boil until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving about half a cup of the cooking water.
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Step 5
Add pesto to the sautéed tomatoes and mix.
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Step 6
Place the cooked pasta on a plate, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and mix. It's convenient to do this with kitchen tongs. Add a little pasta cooking water to prevent the dish from being too dry.
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Step 7
Immediately distribute the pasta onto warmed plates. Garnish with basil, sprinkle with black pepper, and add a little more Parmesan.
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Step 8
Can be served.