Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 small onion, finely diced
• 4 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cook onion in olive oil over medium heat for 4 minutes; add garlic for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Simmer 10–12 minutes until saucy.

4. 4

   Add drained pasta and toss, loosening with reserved pasta water as needed.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and fold in basil. Serve with Parmesan if desired.