Pasta with Sungold Tomato Sauce

Name: Pasta with Sungold Tomato Sauce
Cook time: 25 mins
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large shallot, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups sungold tomatoes (or any cherry or grape tomato); kosher salt; 1 lb dried pasta (any shape); 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; Red pepper flakes

Mains

This Sungold Tomato Sauce is buttery, garlicky, and so simple it feels like cheating.

Servings: 4

Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups sungold tomatoes (or any cherry or grape tomato)
kosher salt
1 lb dried pasta (any shape)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Red pepper flakes

Process

Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise, then set aside.
In a large pan warm the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the shallot and garlic for 30 seconds, then toss in the sliced tomatoes and a generous pinch of salt. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
After 10 minutes, stir in the butter and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
While the tomatoes are cooking, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Before straining, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water in case you need to thin out the pasta sauce.
Strain the remaining pasta liquid, then combine with the tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, and a generous pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss well and as salt as needed.
Serve the pasta topped with additional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.