🍅 Rustic Spaghetti with Cherry Tomato & Basil Sauce

A simple yet flavor-packed pasta dish made with juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic-infused olive oil, and fragrant basil. Tossed with al dente spaghetti and finished with fresh parmesan — it’s the kind of dinner that feels like a hug.

Ingredients:
• 12 oz (340g) spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves
• Grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:
1. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserve ½ cup pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until golden.
3. Add cherry tomatoes, cook until blistered and saucy (8–10 min).
4. Toss in spaghetti, basil, and pasta water. Stir to coat.
5. Serve with parmesan and extra basil.

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