Perfect Weeknight Dinner
1 lb rotini pasta
Kosher salt
½ cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 pints cherry tomatoes
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)
4 sweet Italian sausage links
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12" skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6–8 minutes.
Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with Parmesan.
Notes:
Ingredients
1 lb rotini pasta
Kosher salt
½ cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 pints cherry tomatoes
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)
4 sweet Italian sausage links