Pasta Pomodorini

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and stir.
2. 2
   While pasta cooks, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3
   Add the garlic and cook until the slivers are golden brown and crisp, then add the red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 sec.
4. 4
   Raise the heat to high and add the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are softened and the juices thicken, about 3 minute.
5. 5
   Add the basil and season with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   When the pasta is al ednte, scoop out about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
7. 7
   Return the pasta to the warm pot off the heat.
8. 8
   Add the sauce and mix well. Add some of the reserved cooking water if the pasta seems dry.
9. 9
   Transfer to a warm serving bowl and grate Parmesan over the top. Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve immediately.