Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340g) linguine or spaghetti
- 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves (12g) garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 small (110g) yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups (710ml) vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 1 tsp (5g) dried oregano
- ½ tsp (2.5g) red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
- ½ tsp (3g) black pepper
- ½ cup (15g) fresh basil leaves, torn
- ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pot, stirring for 60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant and pale golden.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, halved cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Increase heat and bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
- Add the pasta to the boiling liquid. If using long noodles, use tongs to push them down as they soften.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has reduced into a velvety sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice to finish.