Angel Hair tossed with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

 If you are looking for an easy, light weeknight meal, add this one to your list. I have seen several different variations on Pinterest, and kind of made this one as a combo of a lot of the ideas I saw on there. You could adjust according to your taste. I pump up the garlic and herbs, but I have seen some recipes that throw in some red pepper flakes too.

 

 

Angel Hair tossed with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

• 1 box angel hair (usually a pound)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes ( I use a mix of yellow and red)
• 1 cup loosely packed basil, roughly chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup shaved parmesan
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large non stick skillet over medium heat.  Add garlic and cook into soft and golden but not brown, about two minutes.
3. Turn the heat up to medium-high and add tomatoes and garlic salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft and just starting to burst.
4. Add pasta to skillet, cook another two minutes.
5. Turn the heat off, add basil and grated parmesan cheese. Toss to coat.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Serve with shaved parmesan cheese on top. 

 

 

**Makes 4-5 servings 

**3 on Bryce's dish scale, a pot, a skillet, a colander and a small cutting board and knife for basil.