It is important to cook the garlic over low heat, or it will burn. Watch it closely.<\/p>\n
2 tablespoons olive oil
\n3 cloves of garlic, sliced
\n1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
\n1 teaspoon sugar
\nSalt and pepper, to taste
\n1\/2 cup coarsely torn fresh basil leaves
\n6 ounces pasta, cooked
\nGrated Parmesan cheese (for serving), optional<\/p>\n
1. Place the oil in a skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 6 to 7 minutes.<\/p>\n
2. Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper; raise heat to medium and cook, gently smashing some of the tomatoes with the back of a spoon (leave some whole), until the sauce is thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the basil.<\/p>\n
3. Add the pasta, combine well and serve immediately, topped with grated cheese. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It is important to cook the garlic over low heat, or it will burn. Watch it closely. 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, sliced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper, to taste 1\/2 … Continue reading