Side Dish Recipe: Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients:

• 1 box Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 5 to 6 leaves basil, sliced into thin strips
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano

Procedures:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute minced garlic in olive oil until slightly yellow.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and saute 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
4. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
5. Toss pasta with cherry tomatoes, garlic and half the basil. Add reserved cooking liquid to skillet and toss pasta again.
6. Top with Parmigiano, black pepper and remaining basil.

Makes 6 servings.