Peppery Pasta #Recipe!

Hey Everyone!! :-)

This is an easy pasta recipe that's perfect for a quick meal after work. Enjoy! :-)

Ingredients:
1lb spaghetti
4 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup fresh basil chopped
2 cups pecorino romano grated
8 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup butter
2 tbsp black pepper
Salt to taste

Drop the spaghetti into salted, boiling water and cook until nearly done. Remove the pasta from the water, drain, and set aside. Reserve two cups of pasta water and set aside.

On a baking sheet, toss the tomatoes, half the olive oil, the garlic, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and salt together until tomatoes are coated evenly. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until tomatoes are soft and shriveled, approximately 15 minutes.

In a deep-sided skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and butter until the butter melts. Add the remaining black pepper, the red pepper flakes (optional), and salt and stir to combine. Add the roasted tomatoes and garlic and stir to combine. Add the pasta water and cheese and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta and basil to the skillet. Toss until the basil is evenly distributed and the pasta is evenly coated. Serve warm with a side of crusty bread.

Buon Appetito!