Angel Hair With Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Regions: Liguria Wine pairing: Red

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, peeled
• 1  teaspoon  red pepper
• 2  pints cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 5  leaves basil
•  salt, to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 1⁄2 cup  pecorino dolce cheese

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in skillet.
2. Peel and gently press garlic. Add garlic and red pepper.
3. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and tear basil into small pieces. Add cherry tomatoes and basil.
4. Simmer for five minutes.
5. Season with salt.
6. Discard garlic cloves.
7. Cook pasta according to the directions.
8. Drain and toss with sauce.
9. Garnish with freshly grated cheese.