One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
Serves: 4 to 6
 
Ingredients
  • 4½ cups water
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 box penne pasta
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 3 whole garlic cloves
  • ½ cup white onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large stockpot, combine water, olive oil, penne pasta, halved tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook over high heat and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 10 to 11 minutes, or until pasta is thoroughly cooked and water has reduced. Stir occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes. Remove garlic cloves.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with shaved parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
  6. Serve hot.
Recipe by Simple as That at https://simpleasthatblog.com/one-pot-tomato-basil-pasta/