One Pot Basil Tomato Pasta

One Pot Basil Tomato Pasta

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces linguine
• 12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
• 1 onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (I minced mine and did 6 cloves)
• 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 
• 2 sprigs basil (6-8 leaves, or more!), plus torn leaves for garnish
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 1/2 cups water
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions:
1. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red-pepper flakes, basil, oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and water in a large straight-sided skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil mixture, stirring and turning pasta frequently with tongs, until pasta is al dente and water has nearly evaporated, about 9-11 minutes.

2. Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnish with basil. Serve with oil and Parmesan.

Notes: I had this pinned for awhile but I was totally skeptical. No sautéing? Just throw it all in and it will turn out fine 10 minutes later? Well, after making it on Sunday, I am converted! It was simple but fresh and delicious (all the kids gobbled it down). Plus, it's very much my style to just throw it all in and let it cook:) 

Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/978784/one-pan-pasta. Picture: http://www.joyouslydomestic.com/2013/10/one-pot-tomato-basil-pasta-martha.html