"You won’t believe it till you try it: Cook linguine in water with tomato, basil, and garlic thrown right in the same pot. Let the water boil away, and you have pasta in a delectable sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces linguine or penne
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12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
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1 onion, thinly sliced
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4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 sprigs basil, plus torn leaves for garnish
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
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Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
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4 1/2 cups water
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Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving