Basil and garlic pasta

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Ib whole wheat penne
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp basil
• 1 tsp chili pepper flakes
• ¾ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

TOOLS

• 1 knife
• 1 grater
• 1 saucepan
• 1 peeler
• 1 pan
• 1 spoon
• 1 colander
• 1 serving plate

Peel and mince the garlic.

Peel the cherry tomatoes with a peeler, then cut them in half.

Chop the basil.

Pour 16 cups of water into a saucepan and turn on the heat. Bring the water to a boil.

Grate the parmesan cheese with a grater.

Add the whole wheat penne and half a tsp of salt to the saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat.

Drain the cooked penne in a colander.

Drizzle olive oil over a pan and turn on the heat. Add the minced garlic and chili pepper flakes to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Then remove from the heat. Add the drained penne, cherry tomato halves, chopped basil, a quarter tsp of salt, and a quarter tsp of black pepper. Mix the ingredients with a spoon until well combined.

Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese on top.

It’s ready to be served !