Tomato, Basil & Garlic Pasta

You can’t go wrong with this tomato, basil and garlic pasta recipe. It’s simply delicious. With just a few veggies, herbs and spices, you can make this in no time!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb penne rigate -or- your favorite pasta
• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp. Altius Spice ground garlic powder
• 1.5 cup of ripe cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• Salt and black pepper
• Grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook pasta according to the directions on the package.
2. Saute the garlic and red pepper in olive oil over medium heat.
3. After 2-3 minutes, turn off the heat and add the cherry tomatoes to the pan.
4. When pasta is al dente and has been drained, add in the tomato mixture, add in basil and mix well.
5. Add salt and pepper as you like, and serve topped with parmesan.