One Pot Pasta

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and incredibly delicious.  When you first look at it all in the pot, it seems like it won't come together nicely, but somehow it all works.  Takes less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

12 ounces linguine

12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large

1 onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)

6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

2 sprigs basil, plus torn leaves for garnish

2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

kosher salt

ground pepper

4 1/2 cups water

lots of freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving (I used a mix of parmesan and romano)

Step One:

Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red-pepper flakes, basil, oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and water in a large straight-sided skillet.

Step Two: 

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 minutes.  

Step Three:

Season to taste with salt and pepper, divide among 4 bowls, and garnish with basil.  Serve with oil and parmesan.

Enjoy!