One-Pot Tomato Basil Parmesan Pasta

Gather and measure all of the ingredients. Mince the garlic, halve the cherry tomatoes if desired, and roughly chop the basil.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.

Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, cherry tomatoes, basil, salt, and chili flakes.