This Garlic Butter Tomato Basil Pasta is a light yet flavorful dish made with tender spaghetti, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a buttery garlic sauce. Finished with Parmesan cheese and a touch of red pepper flakes, this simple pasta recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or elegant lunches.
Ingredients
12 ounces spaghetti or angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup reserved pasta water
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Extra Parmesan cheese for garnish
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