Simple Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato and Basil
This simple, classic Italian dish is a hit no matter what time of year!
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 container cherry tomatoes
- 3 basil leaves
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 box spaghetti
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Peel and mince garlic. Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
- Combine 1 teaspoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Remove basil leaves from stem, chop leaves.
- Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook according to spaghetti package directions. Drain spaghetti.
- Heat two teaspoons of olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and stir/cook for two minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add vegetable broth, ½ cup of water, and bring mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes into sauce. Add ¼ cup of parmesan cheese, mix to combine.
- Add basil and season with salt and pepper, turn off flame.
- Prepare dish by putting spaghetti on dish, top with parmesan cheese (and optionally, with ricotta).